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GU53 LWX

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,537 mi
Last recorded109,537 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 LWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 109,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 103,406 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 103,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 98,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

slight corrosion to both front wheel arches

slight corrosion to both side sills

Fail 29 Sep 2017 98,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Oil leak ()

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

slight corrosion to both front wheel arches

slight corrosion to both side sills

Pass 7 Oct 2016 91,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 91,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 71,382 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2014 71,382 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 64,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 64,202 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2012 57,570 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 57,570 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,613 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,356 miles

front brake disc's in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,944 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,517 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 39,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,505 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 32,497 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,536 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 LWX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GU53 LWX, 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 GU53 LWX registered?

GU53 LWX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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