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GK53 VNP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

196,879 mi
Last recorded196,879 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2019 196,879 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery light on dash

Pass 8 Feb 2018 194,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper inner wing is corroded but out of prescribe area

Fail 31 Jan 2018 194,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper inner wing is corroded but out of prescribe area

Pass 30 Jan 2017 190,736 miles

Nearside and offside rear inner wheel arch to floor starting to corrode just outside prescribed areas

Fail 24 Jan 2017 190,732 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside rear inner wheel arch to floor starting to corrode just outside prescribed areas

Pass 29 Jan 2016 188,010 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 188,000 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 183,153 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 176,457 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 176,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 171,152 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 171,152 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 165,993 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 165,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 159,084 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 159,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 151,334 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 129,585 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 102,073 miles

brake pads

nsf damage to van

osf tyre close to legal depth

water in osf headlamp

Fail 21 Sep 2007 102,073 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake pads

nsf damage to van

osf tyre close to legal depth

water in osf headlamp

Pass 6 Sep 2006 74,813 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 VNP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel 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 VNP, 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 VNP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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