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GY53 OBU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,581 mi
Last recorded139,581 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 139,581 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 136,446 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 134,369 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 131,142 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 126,638 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 126,540 miles

All steel brake pipes corroded and almost exessive in places.

Exhaust corroded and deterioated.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 May 2014 126,535 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

All steel brake pipes corroded and almost exessive in places.

Exhaust corroded and deterioated.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Previous welding repairs of poor quality and low standard.

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

Body and structure really badly corroded and holed. The strength will be affected. This vehicle in my opinion is not safe as in an accident this vans strength must be compromised. This needs imidiate attention.

Pass 21 May 2013 125,330 miles

All inner wheel arches corroded and holed.

All steel brake pipes corroded.

Body and structure badly corroded and holed all holes in and out of prescribed areas marked in yellow chalk. This all needs immediate attention.

Exhaust corroded and detiroated.

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 May 2013 125,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

All inner wheel arches corroded and holed.

All steel brake pipes corroded.

Body and structure badly corroded and holed all holes in and out of prescribed areas marked in yellow chalk. This all needs immediate attention.

Exhaust corroded and detiroated.

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2012 122,967 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 113,217 miles

slight play in both steeringrack arms

Pass 27 Apr 2010 101,597 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 86,806 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 84,150 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 67,628 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,454 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 OBU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

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

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