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GF53 MLJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,876 mi
Last recorded124,876 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 124,876 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 124,876 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail & inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 119,191 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 119,191 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 112,514 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 112,514 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 104,346 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 104,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 100,189 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 100,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 93,840 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 93,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 78,321 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 78,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,070 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,041 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,390 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 36,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,700 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,968 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,984 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 12,603 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 MLJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MLJ, 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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GF53 MLJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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