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GV52 YDJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

234,050 mi
Last recorded234,050 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 YDJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 234,050 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

dashboard cluttered

play in nearside half shaft end float

play in prop shaft centre bearing

steering rack damp

Fail 12 Mar 2018 234,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate obscured via a ladder (6.3.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

dashboard cluttered

offside reverse light on

play in nearside half shaft end float

play in prop shaft centre bearing

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Oct 2016 227,471 miles

Nearside Front Outer body sill corroded.

Offside Front Outer body sill corroded.

Fail 8 Oct 2016 227,451 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Outer body sill corroded.

Offside Front Outer body sill corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 217,783 miles

Front pads low

n/s/f rear lower arm bush split

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

o/s/r tyre is at 1.6 l/l

Pass 8 Mar 2014 201,491 miles

front pads worn low

n/s/f rear lower arm bush split

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6 mm

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 Mar 2013 183,257 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 193,257 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 151,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

all four tyres worn close to the legal limit

rear bump stops loose

Pass 5 Mar 2012 151,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

all four tyres worn close to the legal limit

rear bump stops loose

Pass 7 Mar 2011 128,096 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehicle smokinh heavily-emissions high,advise injector cleaner put in fuel tank.

Fail 4 Mar 2011 128,096 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehicle smokinh heavily-emissions high,advise injector cleaner put in fuel tank.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 123,688 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

engine oil leak, coming top n/s/ of engine

gearbox damp slight oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2010 123,688 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

engine oil leak, coming top n/s/ of engine

gearbox damp slight oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2009 120,115 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 115,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 115,331 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 115,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 94,311 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 67,563 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 67,563 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GV52 YDJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GV52 YDJ, 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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GV52 YDJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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