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GV53 LWF

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,871 mi
Last recorded112,871 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 LWF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 112,871 miles

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded but not structural or within any prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 108,119 miles

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded but not structural or within any prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 104,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside inner sills corroded but not within any prescribed areas

nearside rear chassis rail undersealed on repair patches

offside inner sills corroded but not within any prescribed areas

offside rear chassis rail undersealed on repair patches

Pass 17 Mar 2021 100,401 miles

Apron heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of van heavily corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 97,634 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Underside of car heavily corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,542 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Underside of van sings of corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2019 91,542 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Underside of van sings of corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2018 84,786 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,574 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,476 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 64,915 miles

inner and outer sills rusty

inner out rigers rusty

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 10 Feb 2014 63,864 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 63,864 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 61,195 miles

nearside rear chassis corroding.

offside front chassis leg corroding.

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

windscreen damaged just outside wipers swept area.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,029 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 55,029 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,252 miles

Crack in screen outside swept area.

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

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

Rust on nearside sill below sliding door

Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,385 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 43,385 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,771 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,331 miles

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2007 24,877 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 LWF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWF, 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 LWF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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