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AY53 GHG

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,555 mi
Last recorded127,555 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 GHG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 127,555 miles

n s inner sill corroded/holed.

Pass 26 Nov 2024 125,514 miles

o/s/f chassis corroded/holed.

Pass 30 Oct 2023 123,515 miles

o/s/f chassis heavily corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 119,897 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 119,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 114,959 miles

x-member corroded o/s/r

Pass 16 Sep 2020 111,645 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

x-member at rear corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 104,693 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 104,693 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 99,185 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r light lense damaged

o/s inner sill corroded/holed

Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,985 miles

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

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

o/s inner sill holed by corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,084 miles

n/s inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,958 miles

corrosion to n/s inner sill/step

Fail 15 Sep 2015 87,958 miles

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

corrosion to n/s inner sill/step

Pass 22 Sep 2014 82,194 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 75,920 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 75,920 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,079 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 65,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,944 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 58,859 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 58,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,496 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,712 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 39,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 GHG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GHG, 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

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What year was AY53 GHG registered?

AY53 GHG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is AY53 GHG safe to buy?

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