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GF53 FDC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,214 mi
Last recorded168,214 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 FDC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 168,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both side (2.4.B.2)

body corrosion

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 163,469 miles

oil leek

Fail 1 Apr 2016 163,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e) DANGEROUS

oil leek

Pass 22 Apr 2015 157,060 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 146,181 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 137,616 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 127,449 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 117,279 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 114,589 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 114,589 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 114,041 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 84,167 miles

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

N/s parking brake efficiency showing signs of detteriation.

Fail 7 Feb 2008 84,163 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

N/s parking brake efficiency showing signs of detteriation.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 53,254 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,072 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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GF53 FDC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF53 FDC, 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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What year was GF53 FDC registered?

GF53 FDC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GF53 FDC safe to buy?

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