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GV53 DRZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

188,696 mi
Last recorded188,696 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 DRZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 188,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 188,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 184,802 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded slightly

Fail 15 Oct 2018 184,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2017 180,274 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle excessively corroded

x 2 marker lamps not working

Fail 8 Nov 2017 180,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle excessively corroded

x 2 marker lamps not working

Pass 25 Oct 2016 174,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear marker lamp not working

Nearside centre marker lamp not working

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

Offside Rear marker lamp not working

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 174,740 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear marker lamp not working

Nearside centre marker lamp not working

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

Offside Rear marker lamp not working

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 170,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 170,419 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 165,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 159,416 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 159,416 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 150,446 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 150,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 134,889 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 119,466 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 1 Nov 2010 119,466 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front bumper and number plate damaged

handbrake lever high

various body damage

Pass 12 Nov 2009 112,176 miles

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

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

all tyres perished & cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2008 100,369 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2008 99,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2007 89,952 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 81,331 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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GV53 DRZ 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 60.9%.

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 GV53 DRZ, 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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GV53 DRZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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