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2003 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
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- Registration GF53VBL
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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- Expired 07 May 2025
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 153,563 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- (all tyres worn uneven.)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 153,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- all tyres worn uneven
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,126 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 152,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 149,944 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding outer raised edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Drive belt worn, but not excessively alternator belt cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))
2 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,053 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
25 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 145,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen in an unacceptable condition flexing /cracking (3.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 145,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked/flexing (3.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
7 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 144,764 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 144,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 143,589 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corosion (3.6.B.2c)
4 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 143,589 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corosion (3.6.B.2c)
27 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 142,173 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2017 26 Jun 202626 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 142,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 137,732 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- offside and nearside sills corroded
- offside and nearside rear anti roll bar links worn
16 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 137,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- offside and nearside sills corroded
- offside and nearside rear anti roll bar links worn
17 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 133,189 MI
26 Jun 202617 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 133,189 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2015 26 Jun 20264 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 127,923 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2014 26 Jun 202630 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 127,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
16 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 123,367 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 123,367 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 119,420 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
28 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 116,013 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2011 26 Jun 202626 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 116,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
19 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 104,623 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2010 26 Jun 202619 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 104,623 MI
26 Jun 202628 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 84,180 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 73,669 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2008 26 Jun 202631 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 57,180 MI
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GF53VBL was registered on 2003-10-24
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