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GV53 LWG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,558 mi
Last recorded164,558 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 LWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 164,558 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014
Pass 30 Jan 2013 146,765 miles

Oil leak

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

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 29 Dec 2011 128,686 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 128,683 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

airbag light is on

front pads are wearing low

front tyres are starting to wear low

Pass 10 Nov 2010 108,167 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre is starting to wear low

Pass 4 Dec 2009 95,607 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 83,760 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in offside inner steering joint

Pass 3 Dec 2007 71,114 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 71,109 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 50,858 miles

Offside 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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GV53 LWG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV53 LWG?

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What year was GV53 LWG registered?

GV53 LWG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is GV53 LWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 LWG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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