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AY53 GHA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,635 mi
Last recorded121,635 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 GHA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 121,635 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp front & rear (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 7 May 2026 121,625 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp front & rear (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 May 2025 111,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 102,392 miles

light corrosion under neath due to being sat up

Pass 12 May 2023 93,801 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 93,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 87,059 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 84,188 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 83,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear no reverse lights

Pass 1 Apr 2019 81,310 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 77,659 miles

offside rear outline light out

offside rear side marker lamp broken

Pass 21 Feb 2017 73,162 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 68,554 miles

chassis and subframe has light corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2015 68,541 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chassis and subframe has light corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2015 66,650 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,300 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,664 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has a crack outside the wiper swept area.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 60,028 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,437 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 46,506 miles

front tyres staring to crack on sidewalls

travel in handbrake

Fail 13 Oct 2008 46,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front tyres staring to crack on sidewalls

travel in handbrake

Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,051 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 6 tyres cracking

o/s and n/s headlamp patterns poor

Fail 11 Oct 2006 34,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 34,145 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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AY53 GHA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AY53 GHA, 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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AY53 GHA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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