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GP53 NPJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,450 mi
Last recorded141,450 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 141,450 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 141,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 124,850 miles

Corrosion to both front door step boxes

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 124,850 miles

Corrosion to both front door step boxes

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working Incorrect bulb fitted (single element) (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 117,573 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop broken

outer door sills corroded

rust holes in nearside front and offside front floor

Fail 11 Apr 2016 117,572 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop broken

outer door sills corroded

rust holes in nearside front and offside front floor

Pass 7 Apr 2015 111,624 miles

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

cuts in nearside front tyre wall

Fail 7 Apr 2015 111,624 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

cuts in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 25 Apr 2014 104,427 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 92,901 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 92,885 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general underbody surface rust

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

no handbrake warning lamp

offside front tyre just stating to wear on outer edge

raer brake squeal

Fail 14 Mar 2012 86,169 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 86,169 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,443 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2011 74,443 miles

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,921 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 60,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre low

screen stone chipped

Pass 15 Jan 2009 60,494 miles

n/s/r tyre low

screen stone chipped

Pass 2 Jan 2008 47,169 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 47,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 34,977 miles

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

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

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

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 NPJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GP53 NPJ, 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 NPJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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