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GY53 CUH

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

214,254 mi
Last recorded214,254 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 CUH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 214,254 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 189,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chassis rails swollen by top rear shock mounts

front to rear chassis corrosion

n/s/f wheel arch corrosion

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread pattern on inner edge

rear spring bumpstops deteriorating

Fail 2 Sep 2010 189,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chassis rails swollen by top rear shock mounts

front to rear chassis corrosion

n/s/f wheel arch corrosion

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread pattern on inner edge

rear spring bumpstops deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2009 166,129 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 141,797 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 119,487 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 99,128 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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GY53 CUH is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GY53 CUH, 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 GY53 CUH registered?

GY53 CUH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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