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GJ53 WWL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,541 mi
Last recorded114,541 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 WWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 114,541 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are splitting

OSF metal brake pipe is corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 112,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 112,767 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 112,754 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 110,233 miles

Front exhaust clamp not fully tight

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 107,345 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no tail pipe fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2015 107,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no tail pipe fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2014 103,296 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 98,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 98,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 94,311 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2010 88,271 miles

Advise damage to nearside and off side mirror glass mounts

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 88,271 miles

Advise damage to nearside and off side mirror glass mounts

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2009 78,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate delaminated

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2009 78,805 miles

front number plate delaminated

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2008 67,180 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 67,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear inner tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2007 52,327 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 42,621 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 WWL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WWL, 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 WWL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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