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GK53 WYB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,547 mi
Last recorded141,547 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 WYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 141,547 miles

Offside Front Lower screen chip

Fail 9 Dec 2016 141,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower screen chip

Pass 2 Dec 2015 130,824 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering inner tie rod has slight play

Radiator and intercooler support corroded. Intercooler insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2015 130,002 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From turbo housing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering inner tie rod has slight play

Radiator and intercooler support corroded. Intercooler insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2014 109,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 90,505 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 90,416 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,220 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 71,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,723 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 51,693 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,085 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,474 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 40,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,107 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 28,693 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

screen greasy

small cut in o/side rear tyre tread

Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,751 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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GK53 WYB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GK53 WYB, 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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GK53 WYB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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