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GY53 NZK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

185,320 mi
Last recorded185,320 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 NZK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 185,320 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil Leak

Fail 16 Jan 2016 185,113 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 173,840 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 173,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 156,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

general underside corrosion (heavy in places)

n/s and o/s inner sill corrosion

n/s/f strut top bearing slight noise in the raised position (during lock to lock)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

n/s/f wishbone bush deteriorating (no excess movement)

o/s/r light lense cracked (no white light showing to rear)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating (no leaks and secure)

rear suspension bump stops deteriorating and loose

Fail 2 Oct 2013 156,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

general underside corrosion (heavy in places)

n/s and o/s inner sill corrosion

n/s/f strut top bearing slight noise in the raised position (during lock to lock)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

n/s/f wishbone bush deteriorating (no excess movement)

o/s/r light lense cracked (no white light showing to rear)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating (no leaks and secure)

rear suspension bump stops deteriorating and loose

Pass 17 Oct 2012 133,735 miles

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

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

Oil pressure switch wire broken

Pass 7 Oct 2011 122,546 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 122,535 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 109,953 miles

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 27 Sep 2010 109,953 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 15 Oct 2009 102,350 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2009 102,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2008 94,342 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 94,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both exhaust silencer and diesel tank have been cruushed

replacement body panels poorly finished off

unable to open side door from the outside

Fail 5 Oct 2007 92,295 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 92,295 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 69,392 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 69,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 NZK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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