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GJ52 LXH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,000 mi
Last recorded165,000 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 LXH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 165,000 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 161,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch covered in stone chip

Nearside Front bumper cracked

Offside Front Inner sill covered in shults

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 155,557 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 155,553 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 153,013 miles

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

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

offside front brakepipe covered in grease

Pass 6 Aug 2013 149,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

note;front brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Aug 2013 149,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

note;front brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Oct 2012 140,959 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in off side and near side rear inner tyres

near side rear inner tyre cracked

pas resivoir insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2012 140,937 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in off side and near side rear inner tyres

near side rear inner tyre cracked

pas resivoir insecure

rear lighting bar bolts missing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 126,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 132,315 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 123,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 108,621 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 88,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 70,866 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 70,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

rear light mounting rail is fractured but still secure at time of test

cooling fan and hub has fallen off

Pass 16 Dec 2005 50,457 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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GJ52 LXH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ52 LXH, 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 GJ52 LXH registered?

GJ52 LXH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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