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GX53 LKM

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

27,733 mi
Last recorded27,733 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 LKM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 27,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre under inflated

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 27,699 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre under inflated

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 26,195 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 26,184 miles

Nearside Retractable step not operating correctly (9.7 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 24,634 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked but not excessive

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 24,268 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective forward passenger seat behind drivers seat (5.2.5b)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked but not excessive

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer tyre staring to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2016 20,150 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 17,955 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 15,310 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Interior lights not working. First aide kit in the office.

O/s/f brake disc corroded and front pads low.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 10,269 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 7,212 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2012 7,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 6,744 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 4,779 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 3,602 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 3,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 1,191 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 14,790 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 12,698 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 10,534 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 7,960 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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GX53 LKM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GX53 LKM, 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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GX53 LKM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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