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AF53 GPU

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,570 mi
Last recorded93,570 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 GPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 93,570 miles

underbody repaired area protected with sealant

Pass 15 Jan 2025 82,030 miles

(underbody surface corrosion)

underbody repaired area protected with sealant

Pass 12 Jan 2024 69,619 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underbody repaired area protected with sealant

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2023 57,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 57,452 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 43,731 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on osr sill

Fail 14 Jan 2022 43,731 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plates lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on osr sill

Pass 16 Dec 2020 31,502 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 17,995 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 14,813 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 11,281 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 4,666 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 1,707 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,629 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 75,629 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front steering arm has slightplay in ball joint

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,192 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,944 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,342 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 24,193 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 19,445 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 14,046 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 9,727 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 5,326 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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AF53 GPU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AF53 GPU, 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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AF53 GPU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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