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GF53 GFU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,768 mi
Last recorded183,768 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 GFU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 183,768 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 183,768 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 175,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 164,455 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front exhaust down pipe is deteriorated

offside front metal brake pipe is corroded - attention needed

Fail 26 Oct 2015 164,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front exhaust down pipe is deteriorated

offside front metal brake pipe is corroded - attention needed

Pass 21 Oct 2014 148,018 miles

Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 126,815 miles

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)

advise some corrosion to n/s/r outer sill and floor pan

Fail 17 Oct 2013 126,815 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise some corrosion to n/s/r outer sill and floor pan

Pass 27 Oct 2012 115,476 miles

n/s/door mirror cracked

Fail 14 Oct 2011 101,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 101,770 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 87,101 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 87,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 64,871 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

some play in the steering rack,o/s inner ball joint

Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,387 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in the steering rack,o/s inner ball joint

Fail 2 Nov 2007 47,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in the steering rack,o/s inner ball joint

Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,257 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

N/S/R TYRE DEEP GOUGE IN OUTER SIDEWALL

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN LOW

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 GFU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GF53 GFU, 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 GFU registered?

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

Is GF53 GFU safe to buy?

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