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GU53 HKN

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

298,549 mi
Last recorded298,549 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 HKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2025 298,549 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 280,094 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 279,559 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 267,469 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 266,173 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 258,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 253,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective clip loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 253,222 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested excessive engine noise/knocking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective clip loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 245,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 245,032 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 237,649 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 237,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 228,768 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 228,768 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 219,303 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 210,766 miles

slight corrosion osf inner sill

Pass 16 Apr 2014 189,861 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 169,473 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 159,816 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 146,580 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 132,332 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 119,551 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 105,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 105,612 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 90,195 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 69,023 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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GU53 HKN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GU53 HKN, 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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GU53 HKN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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