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GY53 LWR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

193,943 mi
Last recorded193,943 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 193,943 miles

exhaust coroded

underside surface corossion

Pass 9 Oct 2017 188,578 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 185,100 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 185,100 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 181,882 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 173,873 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 166,670 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 159,775 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 152,848 miles

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

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

both rear hubs have slight end float

Fail 17 Nov 2011 152,848 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear hubs have slight end float

Pass 23 Nov 2010 144,710 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing near limit

oil leak

residue around steering rack - suggest attention

Pass 10 Nov 2009 135,794 miles

dampness around steering rack

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside mirror glass damaged

offsidse rear brake slight bind

Pass 27 Nov 2008 127,568 miles

dampness around steering rack

offside front tyre worn edge

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 28 Nov 2007 119,992 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 78,783 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 LWR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LWR, 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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What year was GY53 LWR registered?

GY53 LWR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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