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GF53 GFZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,220 mi
Last recorded180,220 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 GFZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 180,220 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 168,905 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 168,890 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 159,991 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 159,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 152,686 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 151,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 142,321 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 125,160 miles

1 lt 5/30 semi oil

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o\s door mirror damaged

play in o\s steering rack joint

Pass 6 Apr 2010 115,758 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 103,478 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 84,951 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 62,895 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 GFZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GFZ, 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 GFZ registered?

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

Is GF53 GFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 GFZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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