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GK53 VNN

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,436 mi
Last recorded103,436 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 VNN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 103,436 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 103,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 98,363 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 98,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2007 90,748 miles

metal to metal noise from nearside rear brake drum advise investigating

Pass 30 Aug 2006 69,168 miles

advise wipers replaced

brake pedal rubber worn on one side

cut in nearside front tyre tread

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Aug 2006 69,167 miles

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

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

advise wipers replaced

brake pedal rubber worn on one side

cut in nearside front tyre tread

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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 VNN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VNN, 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 VNN registered?

GK53 VNN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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