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GP53 RBX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

186,436 mi
Last recorded186,436 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 RBX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 186,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 184,669 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill hole and corroded but not excessive!

Fail 10 May 2018 184,669 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill hole and corroded but not excessive!

Nearside 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)

Pass 11 May 2017

Both rear suspension bump stop area of chassis corroded!

Nearside Rear Rear of sliding door slight corrosion!

Oil leak!

Fail 8 May 2017

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Both rear suspension bump stop area of chassis corroded!

Nearside Rear Rear of sliding door slight corrosion!

Oil leak!

Pass 3 May 2016 177,916 miles

Oil leak!

Under vehicle corrosion!

Pass 1 May 2015 172,120 miles

Oil leak!

Fail 30 Apr 2015 172,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak!

Pass 2 May 2014 166,325 miles

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

OIl leak!

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

Fail 2 May 2014 166,325 miles

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

OIl leak!

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 159,190 miles

OIl leak!

Fail 2 May 2013 159,190 miles

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

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

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

OIl leak!

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 153,866 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 153,866 miles

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 150,045 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 150,045 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 141,684 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 132,468 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 132,468 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 108,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 28 Nov 2007 108,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 6 Dec 2006 82,664 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 82,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GP53 RBX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 GP53 RBX, 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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GP53 RBX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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