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GU53 HNJ

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

330,779 mi
Last recorded330,779 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 HNJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 330,779 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Under side of van corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 330,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch around ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Drivers step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under side of van corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 325,022 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 325,002 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner arch (5.2.6)

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 306,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded around abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 291,535 miles

Slight corrosion in NS step for sliding door

Fail 17 Aug 2015 291,535 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Slight corrosion in NS step for sliding door

Fail 13 Aug 2015 291,518 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Slight corrosion in NS step for sliding door

Pass 14 Aug 2014 277,170 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

slight smoking from engine

Pass 15 Aug 2013 262,941 miles

1 rear centre brake light bulb not working

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 240,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 211,877 miles

Engine noise ?

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 211,870 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Engine noise ?

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 184,016 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 156,828 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 156,817 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 129,629 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 103,811 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 103,806 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 75,531 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 HNJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GU53 HNJ, 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 HNJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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