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EF53 GVV

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,191 mi
Last recorded154,191 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 GVV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 154,191 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing innerarm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 154,191 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing innerarm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 136,860 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 136,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 125,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s outer sill corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 113,533 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 113,533 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2012 98,656 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 87,272 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 77,044 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 76,662 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off-side front tyre/off-side rear tyre worn inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2009 65,592 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 65,592 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

blades smearing

Pass 5 Nov 2008 53,532 miles

nearside front anti roll bar bolt bent

nearside rear tyre tread is stepped

Fail 5 Nov 2008 53,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front anti roll bar bolt bent

nearside rear tyre tread is stepped

Pass 14 Nov 2007 39,953 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 39,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside anti roll bar bent

Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,004 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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EF53 GVV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF53 GVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF53 GVV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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