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GV53 OXC

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

20,890 mi
Last recorded20,890 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 20,890 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front inner wings previously repaired and heavily under sealed preventing full inspection

nearside and offside inner and outer sill previously repaired and heavily under sealed preventing full inspection

underside is heavily under sealed preventing full inspection

Fail 8 Jun 2017 20,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front inner wings previously repaired and heavily under sealed preventing full inspection

nearside and offside inner and outer sill previously repaired and heavily under sealed preventing full inspection

underside is heavily under sealed preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,030 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

underside surface corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2016 16,024 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

underside surface corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2015 190,126 miles

both door mirror backings missing

both front coil springs corroding

both outer sills corroding

both rear floor pans corroded

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

brake pedal rubber wearing

small chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Feb 2015 190,117 miles

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both door mirror backings missing

both front brake discs lipped

both front coil springs corroding

both outer sills corroding

both rear floor pans corroding

both rear sidelights bright

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

brake pedal rubber wearing

small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,364 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 70,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,999 miles

handbrake travel high.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 64,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel high.

offside inner sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed areas.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 56,755 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 56,755 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,591 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 49,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,743 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,423 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,315 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,006 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 OXC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OXC, 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 OXC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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