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GK53 TEJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,906 mi
Last recorded115,906 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 TEJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 115,906 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2013 115,758 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 101,995 miles

SOME DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 101,469 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SOME DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 89,668 miles

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

rear brakes slight unbalenced

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Fail 5 Apr 2011 89,653 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)

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

rear brakes slight unbalenced

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,644 miles

REAR SERVICE BRAKES UNBALANCED.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 58,482 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,704 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 42,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,570 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 TEJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GK53 TEJ, 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 TEJ registered?

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

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