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GY53 CVE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,236 mi
Last recorded121,236 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 CVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,236 miles

Both front steps heavily corroding.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 118,520 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 22 Mar 2018 118,496 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 17 Feb 2017 115,349 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 16 Feb 2017 115,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 8 Feb 2016 108,782 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake pipes coated

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 103,591 miles

most brake pipes covered in grease.

power steering rack slightly wet.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 101,608 miles

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 101,406 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 97,914 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 7 Feb 2013 97,891 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 2 Feb 2012
Pass 10 Feb 2011 175,990 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 170,573 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 164,656 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 157,586 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 152,568 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 146,985 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 CVE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CVE, 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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GY53 CVE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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