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GP53 CLY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,601 mi
Last recorded99,601 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 CLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,601 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corrodded

Offside Rear tyre stepping on tread

corrosion to both steps on underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Apr 2017 99,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corrodded

Offside Rear tyre stepping on tread

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to both steps on underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2016 97,347 miles

slight corrosion to both front inner sills

Fail 17 Apr 2015 89,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF Step has slight corrossion

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,188 miles

NSF Step has slight corrossion

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,033 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 79,033 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre inner edge wearing unevenly and generally deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2013 69,390 miles

front brake discs lipped / worn

near side front wheel bearing noisey

near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,870 miles

front pads getting low

handbvrake high

Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,779 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

excessive corrosion on offside rear outer sill

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 8 Oct 2011 56,692 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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

excessive corrosion on offside rear outer sill

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 5 Oct 2010 51,105 miles

N/S Number plate light dim

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,799 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,573 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 39,573 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,500 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,142 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GP53 CLY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GP53 CLY, 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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GP53 CLY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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