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AJ53 GTU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

133,381 mi
Last recorded133,381 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 133,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Mar 2025 129,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

VEHICLE UNDERSEALED

Pass 25 Sep 2023 126,223 miles

Complete underside of vehicle covered in wax oil/underseal

Coolant leak Oil cooler still leaking ()

Fail 5 Jul 2023 126,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing/Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 6 Jul 2022 123,442 miles

Coating Applied To Underside

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water leak oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Aug 2021 123,381 miles

Coolant leak Oil cooler ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 123,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Oil cooler ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 101,873 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019
Pass 20 Apr 2018 99,307 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 94,521 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 89,427 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,081 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,979 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 78,233 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,753 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 69,973 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 69,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 66,112 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 61,947 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 GTU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

AJ53 GTU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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