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GK53 VOT

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,689 mi
Last recorded162,689 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 VOT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 162,689 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 162,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 137,597 miles

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

Oil leak

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

near side front door mirror backing missing

near side waist tank frame damaged / tank no drain tap

oil filter plastic cap leaks

oil leak brake pump area????

oil level low

Fail 8 Sep 2010 137,597 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

near side front door mirror backing missing

near side waist tank frame damaged / tank no drain tap

oil filter plastic cap leaks

oil leak brake pump area????

oil level low

Pass 15 Sep 2009 124,827 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

blue fluid leaks body near side rear seams ????area [possible danger to other road users???]

near side lower fluid tank insecure/frame damage/bent????

off side rear tyre treads 3mm

screen chipped off side front lower out side wiper swept area today

spare road wheel rim damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2009 124,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

blue fluid leaks body near side rear seams ????area [possible danger to other road users???]

near side lower fluid tank insecure/frame damage/bent????

off side rear tyre treads 3mm

screen chipped off side front lower out side wiper swept area today

spare road wheel rim damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2008 109,374 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 94,081 miles

slight pitting to inner edges of front brake discs

Pass 19 Sep 2006 84,697 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 84,697 miles

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

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

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 VOT is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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