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CN53 GJG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,643 mi
Last recorded58,643 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 GJG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 58,643 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper marker light inop

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Upper osr marker light inop

Fail 24 Apr 2026 58,642 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper marker light inop

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Upper osr marker light inop

Pass 7 May 2025 57,536 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 55,467 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 53,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 50,136 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 44,173 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust slight corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 39,103 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 36,894 miles

Offside Front Upper outline marker inop (under 2.1m)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 32,795 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 32,215 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,719 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,539 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,632 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,479 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,338 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,607 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,513 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 20,784 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 20,643 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 17,454 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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CN53 GJG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CN53 GJG, 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 CN53 GJG registered?

CN53 GJG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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