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GJ53 OPZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,103 mi
Last recorded175,103 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 OPZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 175,103 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front body has slight corrosion

offside front inner body has slight corrosion inner sill front to rear

Pass 12 May 2018

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 153,224 miles

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

Front an rear under body corroded slightly

Front obb mirror damaged

Nearside Front and rear arches corroded

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 151,817 miles

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

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

both inner and outer sills and arch area corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 148,995 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 148,995 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 143,770 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2013 143,770 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 136,462 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 136,462 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 109,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2011 109,897 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 86,001 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 54,921 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,677 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,049 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2007 42,049 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,787 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 OPZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OPZ, 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 OPZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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