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GN53 YJC

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,808 mi
Last recorded99,808 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 YJC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 99,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front inner arch corroded but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sill corroded not within 30cm of any prescribed areas (6.1.1 (a) (i))

underside and suspension has some corrosion commensurate with having been stood for a period of time

Pass 19 Apr 2024 99,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes generally corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front inner arch corroded but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside outer and inner sill corroded not within 30cm of any prescribed areas (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 98,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside front inner arch corroded not within 30cm prescribed area

Offside outer sill corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 4 Jan 2022 98,042 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Damp around rack no leak detected

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front inner arch corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside outer sill corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 2 Jan 2021 96,028 miles

Offside inner wing and outer sill corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 94,794 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 93,764 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,527 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

steering rack damp

Fail 2 Jun 2016 91,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

steering rack damp

Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,610 miles

Damp around steering rack

Nearside rear inner tyre on limit 1.6mm

Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,163 miles

dampness around steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2013 84,211 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 84,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 82,019 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

advise service brake efficiency 40% park brake efficiency 19%

Fail 21 Dec 2011 82,007 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 80,656 miles

FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH

REAR CHASSIS STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT BINDING O/S/F BRAKE

SLIGHT WEEP FROM STEERING RACK

Pass 10 Dec 2009 78,684 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 73,018 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,322 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 133,985 miles

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

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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GN53 YJC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GN53 YJC, 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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GN53 YJC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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