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GK53 HMX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,138 mi
Last recorded164,138 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 HMX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 164,138 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 157,510 miles

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

front disc slightly rusty on inside o/s/step area slight corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2013 148,759 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 138,385 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 128,776 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 128,776 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 116,483 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 116,547 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 107,851 miles

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

hand brake warning light not working

Fail 18 Sep 2009 107,850 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

hand brake warning light not working

Fail 8 Sep 2009 107,712 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine fiscous fan hub bearing has excessive play

nsf mudflap damaged causing insecurity but fowling wheel

nsf top marker lamp not working

Pass 27 Aug 2008 88,254 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

hand brake cables outer armouring almost worn through to cable?

nearside front mud flap breaking away from body

Pass 4 Sep 2007 68,280 miles

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

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

all rear spring eye bushes starting to deteriorate

clutch pedal rubber worn out

Pass 22 Sep 2006 54,777 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 54,777 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside mirror glass broken but provides adequate view to the rear

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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GK53 HMX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GK53 HMX, 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 GK53 HMX registered?

GK53 HMX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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