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GN53 VPX

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

105,827 mi
Last recorded105,827 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 VPX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 105,827 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 105,125 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 104,511 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 104,509 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 103,886 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All seats in rear have child seats fitted 1 in front middle

Exhaust Corroded and weak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 103,879 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment 21/12 (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All seats in rear have child seats fitted 1 in front middle

Exhaust Corroded and weak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 103,181 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 102,627 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ( All seats fitted with child/toddler seats

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel sticking slightly whe rotating by hand

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ( Inner wheel arch) ( not with in 30cm of suspension point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 102,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ( All seats fitted with child/toddler seats

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel sticking slightly whe rotating by hand

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ( Inner wheel arch) ( not with in 30cm of suspension point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old 51/11 (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 102,616 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 102,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,131 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 100,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 100,705 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 94,590 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 89,674 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 88,891 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 88,876 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 87,814 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,907 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

Fail 23 Jul 2012 80,419 miles

Chip on passanger side of windscreen

Front pads getting low

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Number plate lights dim

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Slight oil leak

Wipers poor

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s washer poor

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 80,419 miles

Chip on passanger side of windscreen

Front pads getting low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Number plate lights dim

Slight oil leak

Wipers poor

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s washer poor

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2011 72,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,517 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,071 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,957 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,789 miles

possible leak from offside rear hub seal

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,736 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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GN53 VPX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GN53 VPX, 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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GN53 VPX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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The MOT history for GN53 VPX shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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