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GU53 HNO

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

300,818 mi
Last recorded300,818 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 300,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 5 Aug 2026 300,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 11 Aug 2025 298,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2024 293,816 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 289,668 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 287,908 miles

near side front wheel bearing noisey

near side rear shock absorber leaking

off side and near side front metal brake pipes rusting under chassis rails

off side inner sill area rusted through

Pass 11 Nov 2021 286,913 miles

near side rear shock absorber leaking

off side and near side front metal brake pipes rusting under chassis rails

Pass 1 Dec 2020 285,852 miles

off side and near side front metal brake pipes rusting

Fail 30 Nov 2020 285,838 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside of near side rear chassis rail rusted through previous repair next to shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

off side and near side front metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 31 May 2019 275,093 miles

off side front lower sill area under drivers seat rusted through

Fail 28 May 2019 275,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

off side front lower sill area under drivers seat rusted through

Pass 1 Jun 2018 267,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

battery and spanner lights illuminated

brake discs corroded considerably

doorstep / sill corroded

slight noise from rear axle / wheel bearing

Fail 31 May 2018 267,530 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside reversing lamp inoperative

battery and spanner lights illuminated

brake discs corroded considerably

coolant leaking

doorstep / sill corroded

slight noise from rear axle / wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2017 255,145 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 255,144 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 241,941 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 241,672 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 228,040 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 228,031 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 228,031 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 223,079 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 216,486 miles

drivebelt noisey

Pass 15 Aug 2012 201,059 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 181,773 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 158,356 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 133,720 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 104,619 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 71,473 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 43,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 43,087 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 HNO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HNO, 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 HNO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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