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GX53 LKU

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,440 mi
Last recorded65,440 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 65,440 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition Sliding door step cover damaged (9.7 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 62,126 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 59,145 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 59,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old 9 years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022
Pass 23 Feb 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Number plate cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES, corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2021

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.75 Result 3.14 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Number plate cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES, corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2019 94,992 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

exhaust box outer cover corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 94,991 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 49,640 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 41,126 miles

Central Front Upper front window screen chipped

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 44,011 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,541 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,700 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,959 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,715 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 13 Sep 2012 31,702 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,883 miles

front number plate cracked

n/side front tyre getting low and slightly distorted on inner edge

slight play in o/side front inner rack joint

Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,797 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,927 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,078 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 8,909 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 8,909 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 4,243 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 LKU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LKU, 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 GX53 LKU registered?

GX53 LKU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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