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GY53 OAO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,305 mi
Last recorded116,305 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 116,305 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Headlamps deteriorated but light output not severely reduced

Nearside track rod end has play

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rearmost propshaft bearing defective

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 116,221 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped at rear of engine within bay (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at anchor area in two areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle at chassis rail and front bumper (2.3.2)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

Nearside track rod end has play

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rearmost propshaft bearing defective

Pass 16 Apr 2015 112,933 miles

Fuel tank spillover hose perished

Nearside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint dust cover split

Nearside front tyre and nearside rear inner tyre cut but ply or cords not visible

Offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit (3mm)

Offside track rod end worn

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

Rear leaf spring shackle bushes slightly worn

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 68,913 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank spillover hose perished

Nearside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint dust cover split

Nearside front tyre and nearside rear inner tyre cut but ply or cords not visible

Offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit (3mm)

Offside track rod end worn

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

Rear leaf spring shackle bushes slightly worn

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 112,914 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both headlamps deteriorated but light output not seriously reduced

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn to edge

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front bumper adrift from stay to nearside

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside rear tyre cut but ply or cords not visible

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear leaf spring eye bushes worn to shackle ends

Rear leaf spring shackle prescribed mounting areas corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack noisy in operation

Pass 10 Apr 2014 110,497 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Front brake pads wearing thin

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 4 Apr 2014 110,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Front brake pads wearing thin

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 27 Mar 2013 107,553 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 104,019 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 103,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 101,573 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)

Passenger door handle difficult to open from outside.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 99,709 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 92,168 miles

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

side door handle broken

Fail 31 Dec 2008 92,166 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

side door handle broken

Fail 13 Dec 2008 92,149 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 82,189 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 82,187 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 63,130 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 OAO 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 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 OAO, 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 OAO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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