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GU52 RUY

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,800 mi
Last recorded54,800 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 RUY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 54,800 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 52,362 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 52,362 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2nd row (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 50,472 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 50,467 miles

Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt second row (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt isle seat second row (5.2.2a)

Retractable step not operating correctly (6.1.E.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 47,861 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,698 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 44,698 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

water leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,046 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,345 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,664 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 32,664 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,170 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 27,170 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 21,217 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 16,619 miles

saloon step light inop.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 11,486 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 7,431 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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GU52 RUY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GU52 RUY, 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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GU52 RUY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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