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GU53 LXR

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,025 mi
Last recorded92,025 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 LXR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 92,025 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to all prescribed areas

wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 89,002 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,135 miles

NSR tyre slightly mishaped

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Underbody detiroated due to corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2015 84,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSR tyre slightly mishaped

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Underbody detiroated due to corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,109 miles

Exhaust detiroating

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Underbody detiorating due to corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2014 80,107 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust detiroating

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Underbody detiorating due to corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,003 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

front pads may be getting low

near side rear outer sill rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,523 miles

off side door mirror glass broken

near side rear light lens damaged

near side rear sill damaged on outer sill

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front tyres getting low on inner egde

handbrake warning light not working

Fail 28 Feb 2012 73,523 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front tyres getting low on inner egde

handbrake warning light not working

near side rear light lens damaged

near side rear sill damaged on outer sill

off side door mirror glass broken

Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,862 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,634 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 61,634 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,209 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 51,206 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,216 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,766 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 LXR is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

GU53 LXR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is GU53 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 LXR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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