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GV53 RCF

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,582 mi
Last recorded226,582 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2019 226,582 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arches/both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arches/both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rails/both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 223,514 miles

General corrosion across underside and previously welded panels

Rear metal brake pipes corroded,not excessive

Fail 7 Nov 2018 223,508 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and inner sill and step - chalked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Outer sill panel corroded and previously welded

Offside Outer sill panel corroded and previously welded

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

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Nov 2017 217,000 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 216,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 210,216 miles

both rear outer sills starting to corrode

several small chips in screen

Fail 18 Oct 2016 210,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both rear outer sills starting to corrode

front brake pads getting low

several small chips in screen

Pass 6 Aug 2015 203,909 miles

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

Front number plate has slight water damage

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

under body slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 194,258 miles

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

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

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

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

both inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 186,449 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 175,458 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 175,436 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 169,168 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 165,152 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 155,123 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 126,964 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 97,433 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 96,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 RCF 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 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RCF, 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 RCF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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