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GK53 WZF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,199 mi
Last recorded111,199 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 WZF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 111,199 miles

Coolant leak front of engine ()

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to floor behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underarch at rear quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to floor behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underarch at rear quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak offside front of engine ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 111,199 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Coolant leak front of engine ()

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to floor behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underarch at rear quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to floor behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underarch at rear quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak offside front of engine ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 109,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear half of front to rears x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear inner arch to floor

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear bump stops deteriated

Fail 1 Jun 2016 109,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hub ,brake fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear half of front to rears x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear inner arch to floor

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear bump stops deteriated

Pass 29 May 2015 106,217 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust outer skin

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 18 May 2015 106,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion on rear exhaust outer skin

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 1 Nov 2013 100,861 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 98,471 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 93,013 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 86,939 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 86,939 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 81,189 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 73,429 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 73,427 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 68,321 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 58,950 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 58,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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 WZF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WZF, 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 WZF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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