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GU53 LYY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,691 mi
Last recorded66,691 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 66,691 miles

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner seals (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 66,691 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner seals (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and side sills, (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 166,783 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 166,761 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 116,761 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 66,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 66,761 miles

corrosion to sills

Fail 20 Dec 2013 66,761 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion to sills

Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,761 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 61,845 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 61,216 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 47,349 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 172,644 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 172,644 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 168,624 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 160,819 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 143,737 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 LYY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 GU53 LYY, 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 LYY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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