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GY53 OCO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,548 mi
Last recorded112,548 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 112,548 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 102,565 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet hinges very stiff

both centre rear seat belts wrong of seat

buck chassis corroded very weak

hand brake travel

Pass 18 Jan 2021 94,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to sills, chassis rails and tipper body

movement in centre propshaft bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,068 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 93,068 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 92,449 miles

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

Offside Front Upper marker lamp not working

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 92,449 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Upper marker lamp not working

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 91,244 miles

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

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

play offside steering rack knuckle

Pass 8 Oct 2014 87,324 miles

2 passenger seats only

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 21 Oct 2013

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2013

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 7 Sep 2012 76,293 miles

NS rear outer marker light inop

NSR door will not open. At time of test vehicle has been modifyed not to carry passangers in the back

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OS upper marker light inop

OSF steering arm has slight play in inner joint

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight dampness around injector in cylinder 2

Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,293 miles

NS rear outer marker light inop

NSR door will not open. At time of test vehicle has been modifyed not to carry passangers in the back

OS upper marker light inop

OSF steering arm has slight play in inner joint

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight dampness around injector in cylinder 2

Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,351 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 69,351 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 62,696 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 62,696 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,371 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,998 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 41,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,922 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,537 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 31,144 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror cracked

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 OCO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OCO, 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 OCO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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