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DN53 GPZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,973 mi
Last recorded185,973 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 GPZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 185,973 miles

Body has slight corrosion ALL LOWER (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked but not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 185,972 miles

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front inner wheel archs,rear inner & outer wheel archs ,both front steps & N/S& O/S Inner & outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S/F Chassis leg + rears x2 ,Front outer box sections & Rear crossmembers x2 (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets need adjustment (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion ALL LOWER (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked but not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 181,872 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 181,866 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 176,736 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 176,606 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 172,358 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 172,356 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 167,068 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 167,065 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 160,199 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 160,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 148,508 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 126,148 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 112,077 miles

corrosion present to undersie panels

Pass 18 Nov 2008 102,967 miles

REAR NO PLATE SIGNS OF AGE

Fail 18 Nov 2008 102,967 miles

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

REAR NO PLATE SIGNS OF AGE

Pass 7 Nov 2007 87,945 miles

front number plate condition poor

n/s/f wheel bearing noise

Pass 15 Nov 2006 64,766 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 64,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DN53 GPZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DN53 GPZ, 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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DN53 GPZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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