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AX52 GKC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,380 mi
Last recorded116,380 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 GKC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 116,380 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Diff Has Seepage

Pass 16 Mar 2024 101,902 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 95,265 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 94,911 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lower reading recorded on handbrake

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 94,900 miles

Nearside Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lower reading recorded on handbrake

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 94,255 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 93,827 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 93,176 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 92,508 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wall showing signs of wear

Pass 20 Jan 2016 92,112 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 92,112 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 90,621 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust gives black smoke during acceleration

Pass 20 Jan 2014 89,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 87,596 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 87,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 84,982 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 81,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc heavley lipped

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front side view mirror detteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2011 81,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc heavley lipped

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front side view mirror detteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2009 78,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 66,505 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 66,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AX52 GKC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AX52 GKC, 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 AX52 GKC registered?

AX52 GKC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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The MOT history for AX52 GKC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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