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AF53 GPV

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

115,942 mi
Last recorded115,942 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 GPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 115,942 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 65,784 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 64,317 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 61,259 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 58,971 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 58,301 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,488 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 56,429 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 49,966 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,261 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,735 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 36,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav brackets x2 (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,312 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,796 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,869 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,856 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 28,986 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,393 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 21,627 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,775 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 18,083 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,852 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 8,505 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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AF53 GPV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 AF53 GPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF53 GPV?

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What year was AF53 GPV registered?

AF53 GPV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is AF53 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 GPV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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