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GX53 VMJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,287 mi
Last recorded78,287 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 VMJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 78,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,392 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 62,544 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 56,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 56,037 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 41,315 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,109 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,511 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 18,515 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 15,065 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 15,062 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2006 11,629 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 VMJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

GX53 VMJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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