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DN53 GJK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,752 mi
Last recorded121,752 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 GJK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 121,752 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 110,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 103,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 103,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 98,796 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.2.6)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 95,012 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 91,309 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 86,333 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 75,499 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,146 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 64,741 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 59,610 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 54,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 49,572 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 44,186 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 44,182 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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DN53 GJK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DN53 GJK, 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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DN53 GJK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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