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AJ53 GKE

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,409 mi
Last recorded128,409 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 128,409 miles

under body of vehicle has slight surfice rust

Pass 4 Oct 2017 122,410 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 111,462 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 111,462 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 101,046 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 89,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,534 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 77,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 77,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 66,481 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,288 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 48,196 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 48,196 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 40,172 miles

n/s & o/s front wishbone rear bushes aged/split

Fail 16 Dec 2008 40,166 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s & o/s front wishbone rear bushes aged/split

Pass 22 Nov 2007 30,574 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 22,280 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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AJ53 GKE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ53 GKE, 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 AJ53 GKE registered?

AJ53 GKE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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