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GU53 HJN

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

311,569 mi
Last recorded311,569 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 HJN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 311,569 miles

Offside Front tyre worn out on inner tread

corrosion in front inner wheel arches

inner front pads on the limit

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 298,489 miles

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

offside rack inner ball joint slightly worn

Fail 2 Sep 2015 298,463 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nail in nearside front tyre

offside rack inner ball joint slightly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2014 286,292 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing slightly

corrosion forming front end inner arches not within stress points

corrosion forming inner sills not within stress points

n/s front tyre is getting low

n/s rear tyre is getting low

oil leak

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 23 Aug 2014 286,277 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing slightly

corrosion forming front end inner arches not within stress points

corrosion forming inner sills not within stress points

n/s front tyre is getting low

n/s rear tyre is getting low

oil leak

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 25 Jul 2013 274,400 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 267,770 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 243,025 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 213,427 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 186,074 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 159,470 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 159,469 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 128,690 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 94,628 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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GU53 HJN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc 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 GU53 HJN, 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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GU53 HJN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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