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GJ53 UKV

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,202 mi
Last recorded123,202 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 UKV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 123,202 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 122,462 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 118,799 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 115,414 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 113,786 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 111,457 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 111,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 108,677 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 105,318 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 102,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 100,233 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 97,402 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 95,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 91,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 91,154 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 75,188 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres have screws and nails in

Pass 24 Sep 2008 75,188 miles

rear tyres have screws and nails in

Fail 17 Sep 2007 57,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre just legal,rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 17 Sep 2007 57,804 miles

n/s/f tyre just legal,rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 25 Sep 2006 44,395 miles

o/s/f tyre just legal.n/s/f tyre low

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 UKV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UKV, 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 UKV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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