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GY53 RDO

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

291,956 mi
Last recorded291,956 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 RDO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 291,956 miles

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)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 291,954 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 268,506 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 268,506 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 240,879 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 240,879 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 214,336 miles

coolant leak from thermostat housing

corrosion to inner and outer sills

engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Dec 2012 214,327 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 171,649 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 156,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

slight play in steering

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2010 156,106 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in steering

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2009 135,742 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 114,361 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 114,361 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 97,916 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 74,612 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 74,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 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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