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GK53 TBO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,346 mi
Last recorded114,346 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 TBO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 114,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 114,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2017 114,216 miles

Fuel tank insecure fuel support strap broken (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Undersill adjacent to seatbelt mounting area area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill corroded next to seat belt mounting area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

brake pipes showing light corrosion

n/s/r outer tyre wall slightly damaged

slight play in steering, suspension and mounts

Pass 13 Jul 2016 112,369 miles

all brake pipes corroding (not excessive)

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

both front inner wing areas corroded (outside 30cm of mount areas)

corrosion to foot well areas (outside 30cm of seat belt mounts)

exhuast and mounts all showing signs of corrosion

exhuast and mounts corroding

slight play in steering,suspension and bushes

Pass 14 Jul 2015 110,698 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 110,697 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 108,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 106,505 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2013 106,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 104,058 miles

front brake discs are badly corroded on the inner faces

nail in offside rear outer tyre

offside rear inner tyre is on 3mm

oil leak from engine

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2011 101,310 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are perished

front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

front wipers are smearing

offside rear inner tyre is low on inside edge

oil leak from engine

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2010 99,411 miles

front brake discs are corroded on inner faces

oil leak on underside of engine

Pass 4 Jun 2009 97,447 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 94,701 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 85,062 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 72,867 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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GK53 TBO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TBO, 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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GK53 TBO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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