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GJ53 OPO

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,982 mi
Last recorded123,982 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 OPO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 123,982 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,987 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake grabbing slightly

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 117,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in the wheel arch, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by shock mount, on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by leaf spring rear mount, on chassis, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by shock mount, on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake grabbing slightly

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 116,655 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 116,638 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 112,187 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 112,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 104,012 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 95,754 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,829 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 79,643 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,628 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 54,721 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 42,052 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 31,316 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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GJ53 OPO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue 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 GJ53 OPO, 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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GJ53 OPO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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