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GK53 VOD

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

132,266 mi
Last recorded132,266 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 132,266 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 130,198 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 128,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 125,197 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 120,734 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 120,669 miles

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 113,275 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 108,730 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 104,049 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,949 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 99,918 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner step x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner seal (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 94,946 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 238,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

clutch pedal rubber damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2013 238,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

clutch pedal rubber damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2012 221,957 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust box

drivers seat pad damaged

oil leak from rear axle diff cover plate

wear to clutch pedal rubber anti-slip

Pass 29 Aug 2012 221,957 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust box

drivers seat pad damaged

oil leak from rear axle diff cover plate

wear to clutch pedal rubber anti-slip

Pass 16 Aug 2011 203,143 miles

Exhaust silencer outer caseing corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front cab marker not working

Slight wear in rear anti roll bar d'bushs on axel

Fail 16 Aug 2011 203,143 miles

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

Exhaust silencer outer caseing corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front cab marker not working

Slight wear in rear anti roll bar d'bushs on axel

Pass 27 Aug 2010 183,949 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 183,949 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 160,617 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 160,617 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 136,439 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2008 136,439 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2007 106,756 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 106,756 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

auxilary belt noise

Pass 29 Aug 2006 78,818 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 78,818 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 78,553 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outside edge of the tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VOD is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VOD, 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 VOD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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