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AJ53 GVP

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,124 mi
Last recorded82,124 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 82,124 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 82,124 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 80,364 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 80,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel box (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear of spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill inner/ outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and door step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel box (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner/outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill inner/outer (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel box (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 60,377 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 60,353 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 60,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 59,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,235 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 55,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,302 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 52,298 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 May 2011 48,250 miles

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 May 2011 48,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 41,598 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 41,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 36,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corroding on nearside outer sill

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corroding on nearside outer sill

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 25,616 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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AJ53 GVP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AJ53 GVP, 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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AJ53 GVP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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