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DY53 GVP

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

223,451 mi
Last recorded223,451 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 GVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 223,451 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 221,460 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 220,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 216,177 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre wall starting to crack up

offside rear inner tyre wall starting to crackup

Pass 8 Sep 2021 215,030 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 213,641 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 212,442 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 212,442 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 210,012 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 208,230 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 198,630 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 192,339 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 183,527 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 179,535 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 147,590 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 147,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 138,692 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 138,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 137,404 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 137,404 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 136,027 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front upper marker lights inop.

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 107,353 miles

windscreen damage out side zone area.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 69,352 miles

offside windscreen damage out side swept area.

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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DY53 GVP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DY53 GVP, 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 DY53 GVP registered?

DY53 GVP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is DY53 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 GVP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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