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GY53 RKV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,982 mi
Last recorded156,982 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 RKV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 156,982 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Nov 2013 156,982 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre metal brake pipe corroded

engine oil leak

osf tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2012 241,326 miles

osr nsr chassis legs corroded

engine oil leak

front number plate temp repair

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

ns outer sill corroded and damaged

nsr light lense damaged

osf nsf lower arm bushes poor condition

power steering rack slight dampness

Fail 30 Nov 2012 241,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

front number plate temp repair

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

ns outer sill corroded and damaged

nsr light lense damaged

osf nsf lower arm bushes poor condition

osr nsr chassis legs corroded

power steering rack slight dampness

Pass 16 Nov 2011 209,532 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 192,806 miles

corrosion to rear chassis legs

engine oil leak

ns tyre sidewalls perished

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate poor condition

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 18 Nov 2010 192,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion to rear chassis legs

engine oil leak

ns tyre sidewalls perished

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate poor condition

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2009 176,853 miles

Front disc pads and rear brake shoes getting low

Pass 13 Nov 2008 153,746 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 153,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 135,157 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 135,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 105,050 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 105,050 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GY53 RKV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GY53 RKV, 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 GY53 RKV registered?

GY53 RKV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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