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GY53 LTZ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,494 mi
Last recorded144,494 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 LTZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2018 144,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner & outer arch/chassis has excessively corroded away (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens damaged showing white light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inner side where brake cables/pipes fix to (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on outer side next to shocker top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner & outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner chassis rail inside engine compartment next to engine casing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner spring turret next to spring excessively corroded. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind wheel next to shocker mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outer side next to shocker top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner chassis (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage b pillar has damage to centre of pillar but not corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis generally corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 135,544 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 135,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 120,830 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 120,830 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 110,008 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 110,008 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,357 miles

chassis surface rust

clutch pedal rubber incomplete

n/s/f sill holed not within 30cm of component

Fail 16 Apr 2014 98,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis surface rust

clutch pedal rubber incomplete

n/s/f sill holed not within 30cm of component

Pass 19 Apr 2013 78,918 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 78,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,539 miles

ADVISE N/S and O/S front wipers starting to split BUT still clear screen

ADVISE O/S rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 23 Mar 2012 60,539 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ADVISE N/S and O/S front wipers starting to split BUT still clear screen

ADVISE O/S rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,889 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 55,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,699 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,993 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,111 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 LTZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GY53 LTZ, 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 LTZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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