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GJ53 WEK

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,899 mi
Last recorded193,899 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 WEK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 193,899 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 182,649 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 166,716 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 134,435 miles

Both rear hub bearings have slight play

Front windscreen is damaged

O/s front mudflap is insecure

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2010 134,435 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both rear hub bearings have slight play

Front windscreen is damaged

O/s front mudflap is insecure

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 101,064 miles

Front brake discs are heavily lipped and front brake pads are very low

Side loading door poorly secured

eng has general oil leaks around eng compartment

Fail 28 Sep 2009 101,064 miles

Front brake discs are heavily lipped and front brake pads are very low

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side loading door poorly secured

eng has general oil leaks around eng compartment

Pass 29 Sep 2008 77,195 miles

Engine has oil leak

O/s rear tyre worn to the limit and N/s rear is worn to 3mm

Pass 27 Sep 2007 64,746 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 64,746 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 55,646 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 55,646 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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GJ53 WEK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GJ53 WEK, 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 GJ53 WEK registered?

GJ53 WEK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GJ53 WEK safe to buy?

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