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GF53 FBK

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,550 mi
Last recorded126,550 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 FBK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 126,550 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Feb 2024 125,494 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 125,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 124,792 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 124,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEELARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 124,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Offside Inner Wing corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 124,137 miles

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

Offside Sill corroded

Power steering fluid Leak

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 123,682 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside B pillar is corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Signs of power steering fluid under the engine

Fail 6 Feb 2020 123,682 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside B pillar is corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Signs of power steering fluid under the engine

Pass 22 Jan 2019 122,767 miles

Corrosion above the fuel filler cap not within prescribed area

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 26 Jan 2018 121,231 miles

Corrosion at Offside inner sill. Not within a prescribed area.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 120,102 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 119,030 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 118,195 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 115,908 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 114,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 108,567 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 101,862 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 98,759 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 98,759 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 96,361 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 88,858 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 78,235 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 78,235 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GF53 FBK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF53 FBK, 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 GF53 FBK registered?

GF53 FBK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GF53 FBK shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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