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GY53 LWK

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,370 mi
Last recorded94,370 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 94,370 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills front to back corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Plated and undersealed and patched of corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Where previous failure on corrosion now plated and undersealed cannot assess quality of work (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 94,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills front to back corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Plated and undersealed and patched of corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 93,141 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 93,141 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to rear sill mark with yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mark yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to rear sill mark yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 91,765 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 90,938 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 90,454 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 89,553 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,340 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,610 miles

n/s sill panel , inner and outer, has slight corrosion

o/s sill panel , inner and outer , has slight corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2015 88,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s sill panel , inner and outer, has slight corrosion

o/s sill panel , inner and outer , has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,129 miles

very rusty under side

Fail 7 Mar 2014 85,129 miles

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

very rusty under side

Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,264 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,475 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 67,786 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 60,424 miles

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

nearside wing mirror cover damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2008 55,371 miles

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

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2007 46,283 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 46,283 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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 LWK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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