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GK53 VNW

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

215,243 mi
Last recorded215,243 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 VNW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 215,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 196,677 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

light corrosion nearside front wheel arch

Pass 25 Apr 2013 162,377 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

crack in zone a not affecting drivers view

Pass 12 Apr 2012 142,391 miles

Brake pedal anti slip is wearing

Corrosion starting on nearside front wheel arch

Stone in zone A just within min allowed

Fail 11 Apr 2012 142,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brake pedal anti slip is wearing

Corrosion starting on nearside front wheel arch

Stone in zone A just within min allowed

Pass 28 Apr 2011 116,600 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 28 Apr 2011 116,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 19 Apr 2010 86,549 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre,outer sidewall cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2010 86,549 miles

n/s/r tyre,outer sidewall cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2009 66,621 miles

rear no plate needs att

Fail 31 Mar 2009 66,621 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear no plate needs att

Pass 28 Feb 2008 42,874 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 42,874 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,722 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 VNW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

GK53 VNW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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