MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
291,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Chassis above bump stops starting to corrode.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Chassis above bump stops starting to corrode.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
corrosion to inner sills
osf door mirror casing damaged
osf tyre worn on inner edge
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
corrosion to inner sills
osf door mirror casing damaged
osf tyre worn on inner edge
slight play in steering rack
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion to inner sills
corrosion to os door sill
osf chassis leg corroded
osf door mirror cover missing
osf nsf tyres worn on inner edges
slight engine oil leak
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion to inner sills
corrosion to os door sill
osf chassis leg corroded
osf door mirror cover missing
osf nsf tyres worn on inner edges
rear brake application poor
slight engine oil leak
slight play in steering rack
coolant leak from thermostat housing
corrosion to inner and outer sills
engine oil leak
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
coolant leak from thermostat housing
corrosion to inner and outer sills
engine oil leak
slight play in steering rack
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
engine oil leak
fuel pipe damp
stonechip to windscreen
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine oil leak
slight play in steering
stonechip to windscreen
engine oil leak
slight play in steering
stonechip to windscreen
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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GY53 RDO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 RDO, 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 RDO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 October 2003.
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