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GV53 RKA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

145,354 mi
Last recorded145,354 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2017 145,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 139,638 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 133,020 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 133,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both lower sills corroded

both rear inner wheel arches heavily

very harsh corrosion underside

Fail 18 Sep 2014 127,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion underside of bonnet

engine mounts worn

front brake pipes corroded

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

harsh corrosion underside in places

rear shock absorber weak

slight play in steering rack

wipers deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2014 127,279 miles

corrosion underside of bonnet

engine mounts worn

front brake pipes corroded

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

harsh corrosion underside in places

rear shock absorber weak

slight play in steering rack

wipers deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2013 91,705 miles

corrosion underside of bonnet

engine mounts worn

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

hand brake high

harsh corrosion underside of car in places

rear shock absorbers week

slight play in steering

slight play in steering rack

spaner light on

Fail 23 Sep 2013 91,705 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

corrosion underside of bonnet

engine mounts worn

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

hand brake high

harsh corrosion underside of car in places

rear shock absorbers week

slight play in steering

slight play in steering rack

spaner light on

Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,985 miles

Oil leak

alarm box insecure

corrosion underside of bonnet in places

front coil springs corroded

front drive shafts worn

hand brake high

hand brake slightly week

nearside front wheel has slightly damage to inner edge (minor)

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop links slightly damaged (minor)

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside front lower arm bushes perished/worn

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers week

rear tyres perished

slight and harsh corrosion underside of van in places

slight play in steering rack

wipers slightly poor condition

Fail 3 Oct 2012 85,985 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

alarm box insecure

corrosion underside of bonnet in places

front brake discs worn and corroded

front coil springs corroded

front drive shafts worn

hand brake high

hand brake slightly week

nearside front wheel has slightly damage to inner edge (minor)

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop links slightly damaged (minor)

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside front lower arm bushes perished/worn

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers week

rear tyres perished

slight and harsh corrosion underside of van in places

slight play in steering rack

wipers slightly poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2011 80,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre walls perished

corrosion underside of vehicle

front brake discs slightly worn

front coil springs slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly fluffing

front wipers slightly poor condition

front wishbone bushes slightly perished

handbrake slightly high

misting around steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2011 80,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both rear tyre walls perished

corrosion underside of vehicle

front brake discs slightly worn

front coil springs slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly fluffing

front wipers slightly poor condition

front wishbone bushes slightly perished

handbrake slightly high

misting around steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2010 73,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

corrosion underside the vehicle

nearside mirror cracked but not effecting view to the rear

slight misting of oil around the steering rack

tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Sep 2010 73,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

corrosion underside the vehicle

nearside mirror cracked but not effecting view to the rear

slight misting of oil around the steering rack

tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Oct 2009 66,913 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2009 66,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,884 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,631 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 61,631 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 53,553 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 53,553 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 46,363 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 45,886 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 RKA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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