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GJ53 WWO

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,901 mi
Last recorded186,901 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 186,901 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded not prescribed

Nearside Front windscreen cracked not in drivers view

Nearside Front wing dented

Nearside Rear and offside rear areas welded undersealed appear ok

Offside Rear Inner panel corroded not structural

underside of van corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2014 186,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

crack in screen not in drivers view

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding

rear chassis legs corroded not holed outer skins only

sills damaged

underside of van corroded

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2014 186,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner wing corroded not prescribed area

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded not excessive

nearside windscreen cracked not prescribed area

offside and nearside rear chassis legs corroded not holed outer skins only

outer sills damaged

under side of van very rusty not holed and some not prescribed areas

Pass 5 Nov 2013 179,237 miles

engine mounts weak

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear outer sill corroded

rear chassis legs corroding not holed floor corroding not holed nearside front inner wing corroding not holed

Pass 13 Oct 2012 166,813 miles

headlights tested as presented.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 155,886 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2010 141,166 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 127,670 miles

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

offside front tyre cut on wall

Fail 30 Sep 2009 127,670 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre cut on wall

Pass 29 Sep 2008 120,265 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 105,372 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s rear tyre wall cut no canvas exposed

Pass 6 Oct 2006 83,803 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 WWO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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