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GX53 LLD

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,433 mi
Last recorded83,433 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 83,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 83,433 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 80,051 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 80,051 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 76,978 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 1 Mar 2022 76,948 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 2rd row outer (7.1.2 (d))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 75,108 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 75,067 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Side door. (9.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation Door can not be opened from inside. (9.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached Corner bumper (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 72,385 miles

Rear Rear Doors can not be opened from inside. (lever missing)

Rear fire extinguisher, empty, gauge in red.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,941 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 65,908 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 May 2017 64,240 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,338 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,684 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,925 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 44,668 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,668 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,716 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,523 miles

n\s\f wheel rim slightly damaged

n\s\r inner tyre has cut in sidewall

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,628 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,769 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,176 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,239 miles

steering rack offside inner ball joint has slight play

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 LLD is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LLD, 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 LLD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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