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GV53 RFL

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,735 mi
Last recorded121,735 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 121,735 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 121,583 miles

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

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

excessively corroded seal but not structure.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 111,101 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 100,116 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,243 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,013 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 76,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 66,230 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,309 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,877 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 53,877 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 45,537 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,871 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 27,258 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 RFL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RFL, 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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What year was GV53 RFL registered?

GV53 RFL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is GV53 RFL safe to buy?

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