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GX53 VLM

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,652 mi
Last recorded122,652 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 VLM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 122,652 miles

Driver's seat severely deteriorated seat foam

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light mounting damaged

Fail 9 May 2023 122,648 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning 2 of 3 not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat severely deteriorated seat foam

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3 not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light mounting damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2022 120,353 miles

drivers seat damaged

rear lights damaged.

Fail 22 Apr 2022 120,350 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

drivers seat damaged

rear lights damaged.

Pass 12 Nov 2020 115,550 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 115,545 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre obviously under inflated (punchered (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre obviously under inflated punched (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Nov 2019
Fail 13 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 89,215 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 May 2015 71,132 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2015 71,132 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 58,905 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 52,241 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 43,185 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,917 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight damage to both front tyre sidewalls

slight damage to both rear outer tyre sidewalls

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 23 Jul 2009 34,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight damage to both front tyre sidewalls

slight damage to both rear outer tyre sidewalls

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,756 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,081 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 22,073 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,258 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 16,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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 VLM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GX53 VLM, 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 VLM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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