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GK53 SWZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

102,999 mi
Last recorded102,999 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 SWZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 102,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edges

Fail 26 Feb 2014 102,994 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edges

Pass 5 Feb 2013 99,557 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 5 Feb 2013 99,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

air bag light on

Pass 9 Feb 2012 95,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 95,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 90,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 90,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 90,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chassis plate under bonnet and on dash have been removed

Pass 9 Oct 2008 116,999 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 108,758 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust rear section outer skin corroded

parking brake warning light not working

slight imbalance and judder on rear service brake

wipers starting to smear windscreen

Fail 12 Oct 2007 108,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust rear section outer skin corroded

parking brake warning light not working

slight imbalance and judder on rear service brake

wipers starting to smear windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2006 73,366 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 73,365 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 71,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GK53 SWZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 GK53 SWZ, 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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What year was GK53 SWZ registered?

GK53 SWZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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