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GJ53 WWU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

187,478 mi
Last recorded187,478 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 187,478 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 185,371 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 185,371 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 183,261 miles

slight play in n/s & o/s steering arms

Pass 11 Aug 2010 181,083 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 181,077 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 179,129 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 179,129 miles

Nearside Front Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 177,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2007 148,794 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 148,794 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 106,691 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 75,672 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 75,669 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 WWU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ53 WWU registered?

GJ53 WWU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is GJ53 WWU safe to buy?

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