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GU53 LYO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

157,279 mi
Last recorded157,279 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 LYO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2014 157,279 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 155,160 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

os /f tyre cut inner wall but not exposing cords

Fail 12 Sep 2013 155,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

os /f tyre cut inner wall but not exposing cords

Pass 27 Sep 2012 152,476 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 152,476 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011
Pass 31 Aug 2010 141,660 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 141,660 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 116,542 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 116,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 88,500 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 61,410 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 61,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LYO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU53 LYO registered?

GU53 LYO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is GU53 LYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 LYO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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