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GJ52 LXT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,085 mi
Last recorded146,085 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 146,085 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner and outer sill extensively covered in underseal

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s d-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 143,958 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 143,833 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended wont pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both n/s and o/s d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended middle belt wont reel back in (7.1.2 (c))

Front front bumper insecure

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 141,537 miles

Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s inner and outer o/s inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 141,512 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working over cab (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in engine bay chassis rail by x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting shock tower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre prop support bracket mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 139,424 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 139,373 miles

Headlamp aim too low both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 137,994 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s by flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 May 2021 137,878 miles

Headlamp aim too low both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s by flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 136,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2019 134,200 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 131,562 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe clip is loose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tipper body is corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2018 131,437 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill section (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill section (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe clip is loose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tipper body is corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 120,238 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 123,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 123,675 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spare wheel attachment area. Spare wheel is loose. (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 118,432 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 118,432 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 118,399 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

centre cross members excessively corroded around handbrake cable mountings.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 112,486 miles

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

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

air bag warning light inop.

off-side front inner wing excessively corroded but not within prescribed area.

rear silencer deteriorated and blowing slightly.

Fail 24 Jan 2014 112,480 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

off-side front inner wing excessively corroded but not within prescribed area.

rear silencer deteriorated and blowing slightly.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 103,865 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 103,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 100,997 miles

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 24 Jan 2012 100,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 31 Jan 2011 92,069 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 91,710 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2010 83,877 miles

front tyres wearing low

slight deterioration to n/s seat belt

Pass 16 Jan 2009 79,266 miles

screw in nearside rear inner tyre

slight deterioration to nearside front seatbelt

Pass 1 Feb 2008 72,509 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 64,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 64,123 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 47,729 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 LXT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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