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AJ53 GVX

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,908 mi
Last recorded119,908 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2016 119,908 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 114,940 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 101,610 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 101,538 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 97,597 miles

crack in windscreen but not in driver view

nsr tyre worn

play in track rods

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 7 Mar 2011 217,126 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 200,314 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 198,326 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 167,215 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 116,374 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 115,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

coolant hoses chafing under bonnet

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 GVX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ53 GVX, 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 AJ53 GVX registered?

AJ53 GVX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is AJ53 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 GVX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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