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GF53 UZU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,623 mi
Last recorded115,623 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 115,623 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 107,336 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 107,331 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 96,017 miles

light corrosion to nearside front step and nearside rear chassis rail

Pass 12 Dec 2013 85,572 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsf step inner starting to corode

unable to fully asses welding due to application of fibrglass and sealer

Fail 10 Dec 2013 855,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsf step inner starting to corode

Pass 5 Dec 2012 75,983 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

rear bump stops missing

Pass 1 Dec 2011 66,514 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 66,479 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2010 56,768 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,491 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 46,325 miles

Reduced clearance at rear suspension bump stops due to vehicle being heavily loaded.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,068 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 28,063 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 UZU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UZU, 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 UZU registered?

GF53 UZU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is GF53 UZU safe to buy?

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