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GV53 LXT

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,329 mi
Last recorded124,329 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 LXT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 124,329 miles

Nearside Front bottom arm rear bush starting to split

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

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

Offside Front bottom arm rear bush starting to split

child seat fitted

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2015 124,329 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front bottom arm rear bush starting to split

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

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

Offside Front bottom arm rear bush starting to split

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 119,414 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Fail 18 Nov 2014 119,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

slight corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 12 Dec 2013 11,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 104,944 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 90,059 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 75,790 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 151,575 miles

STONE CHIP IN ZONE B 38mm

Fail 20 Jan 2010 151,575 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

STONE CHIP IN ZONE B 38mm

Pass 19 Jan 2009 125,686 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 116,730 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 116,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 93,124 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 93,124 miles

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

n/s rear tyre deflated

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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GV53 LXT is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GV53 LXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV53 LXT registered?

GV53 LXT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is GV53 LXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 LXT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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