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GJ53 UUZ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,693 mi
Last recorded180,693 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 UUZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 180,693 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake pipes greased

welding area's under sealed

Pass 14 Apr 2017 176,601 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 176,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/wing rear of wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 157,745 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 157,740 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

no spare

offside rear wheel rim slight damage

Pass 28 Mar 2014 152,014 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 143,486 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 143,319 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 130,205 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 130,205 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 121,718 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 121,368 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 107,585 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 88,162 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 88,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 67,661 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 52,174 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 UUZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UUZ, 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 UUZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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