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GV53 RHY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

159,420 mi
Last recorded159,420 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 RHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 159,420 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust corroeded

n/s and o/s chassie corroeded

n/s and o/s inner wing corroeded

n/s/f outer cill corroeded

n/s/r outer cill to wheel arch corroeded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear cross member corroeded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 159,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust corroeded

n/s and o/s chassie corroeded

n/s and o/s inner wing corroeded

n/s/f outer cill corroeded

n/s/r outer cill to wheel arch corroeded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear cross member corroeded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 149,545 miles

drivers seat torn

Fail 7 Feb 2013 149,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers seat torn

Fail 13 Apr 2012 144,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 144,475 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 133,101 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 133,101 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 125,914 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 125,914 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 118,751 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 118,751 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 106,612 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 106,612 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 80,884 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 RHY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RHY, 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 RHY registered?

GV53 RHY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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