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GU53 UCZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

296,099 mi
Last recorded296,099 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 UCZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 296,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tail light cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 25 Sep 2015 275,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch pedal rubber split

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2014 254,280 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

nearside seal rotten,but has filled with filler.

Fail 25 Sep 2014 254,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

nearside seal rotten,but has filled with filler.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 232,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 211,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 211,664 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 198,408 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 198,371 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2010 177,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 152,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 152,765 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 132,173 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 132,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 101,118 miles

Engine oil leak

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 21 Aug 2006 66,055 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 66,055 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 UCZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UCZ, 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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What year was GU53 UCZ registered?

GU53 UCZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is GU53 UCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 UCZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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