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GX53 VPE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

47,902 mi
Last recorded47,902 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 VPE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 47,902 miles

offside outer sill and inner sill corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Fail 17 Jun 2025 47,891 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% issue with the offside lagging behind, needs adjustment or cylinder (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside outer sill and inner sill corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Fail 23 Apr 2025 47,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength door / floor area under the floor panel within the seat mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front outer sill corroded but not within any prescribed areas

offside front outer sill corroded but not within any prescribed areas

rear exhaust box deteriorated

surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Mar 2024

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 146,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2020 142,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 142,504 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 138,657 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

condition of nearside front door step .

Pass 19 Feb 2018 135,181 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

n/s inner sill corroded and holed.

o/s inner and outer sill corroded and holed.

under body of the vehicle corroded at various places.

Pass 25 Feb 2017 133,643 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

o/s outer sill corroded and holed.

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded.

under body of the vehicle corroded at various places.

Fail 24 Feb 2017 133,637 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

o/s outer sill corroded and holed.

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded.

under body of the vehicle corroded at various places.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 132,268 miles

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

both lower arm back bushes split

brake pedal rubber worn

centre silencer outer skin corroded

various underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2016 132,261 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both lower arm back bushes split

brake pedal rubber worn

centre silencer outer skin corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,759 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside begining to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2014 64,714 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,187 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,474 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,631 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

condition of front brake dics (slightly worn).

condition of nearside front headlight lense .

Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,284 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,214 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 44,214 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 35,387 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,443 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 VPE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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