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GK53 SXC

2003 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,189 mi
Last recorded160,189 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 SXC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 160,189 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 149,473 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear outer sill slight corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 133,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 119,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2016 112,862 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 110,538 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 110,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/75 16 c (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/75 16 c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 108,852 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 107,320 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 107,320 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,233 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,659 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Apr 2010 89,659 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Mar 2009 76,480 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 59,464 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 59,326 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,828 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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GK53 SXC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GK53 SXC, 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 SXC registered?

GK53 SXC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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