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AF53 GPX

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,948 mi
Last recorded75,948 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 75,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 73,006 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 71,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 67,808 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 61,051 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 57,196 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 56,133 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 52,499 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,819 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 42,538 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,038 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 30,699 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 30,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 21,586 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 21,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 15,685 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 11,420 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 10,854 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 8,154 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 7,274 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 5,717 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 GPX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AF53 GPX, 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 AF53 GPX registered?

AF53 GPX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is AF53 GPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 GPX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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