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GK53 SZN

2003 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,440 mi
Last recorded145,440 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 SZN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 145,440 miles

Offside mirror damaged.

rear inner & outer sills corroded & weak. rear chassis & x-member corroded. rear chassis at bump stops & brake valve weak.

slight exhaust blow on rear joint.

Fail 14 Jul 2017 145,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen too high. obscure. bulb fitted incorrectly. (1.8.B.1)

Offside mirror damaged.

rear inner & outer sills corroded & weak. rear chassis & x-member corroded. rear chassis at bump stops & brake valve weak.

slight exhaust blow on rear joint.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 145,349 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect obscure. (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside mirror damaged.

inner & outer sills starting to corrode. rear chassis & x-member corroding.

slight blow rear exhaust joint.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 135,696 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 135,696 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both come on with stop lamps. (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 126,092 miles

exhaust blow at centre silencer joint.

o/s mirror slightly insecure.

power steering pipes heavily corroded.

power steering slightly stiff.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 113,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust box has a slight leak of gases from rear joint

engine has an oil leak around the sump area

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings have slight play

power steering pipes are corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 105,585 miles

slight leak of gases from exhaust centre section

Fail 8 Jul 2013 105,585 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak of gases from exhaust centre section

Pass 2 Jul 2012 97,136 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 86,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion on rear of o/side chassis rail.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 75,994 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearsde rear light damaged but operational

Fail 5 Jul 2010 75,994 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearsde rear light damaged but operational

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 60,928 miles

Damage to nearside sill area

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall but not to wires

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in both inner rack joints

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 60,928 miles

Damage to nearside sill area

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall but not to wires

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 49,827 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,249 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 41,249 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,318 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 29,318 miles

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

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

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 SZN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GK53 SZN, 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 SZN registered?

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

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