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GT53 GAS

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,576 mi
Last recorded117,576 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT53 GAS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 117,576 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 105,038 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod/drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 105,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod/drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 92,392 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 92,393 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,028 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 75,124 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front wheel bearing slighty noisy

powerstearing rack and pipes damp

sly play in inner rack joint

Fail 13 Mar 2012 73,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

offside front wheel bearing slighty noisy

powerstearing rack and pipes damp

sly play in inner rack joint

Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,858 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 59,313 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,853 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 25,157 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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GT53 GAS is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GT53 GAS, 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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GT53 GAS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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