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GX53 VRZ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

130,709 mi
Last recorded130,709 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 VRZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 130,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside vehicle is full of patches of underseal (suspected corrosion).

Pass 2 Sep 2021 120,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside vehicle is full of patches of underseal (suspected corrosion).

Pass 23 Jul 2018 115,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near sidestep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2018 115,433 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near sidestep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2017 110,727 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 110,727 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 100,121 miles

bad oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2016 100,121 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wing panel (6.1.A.1)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly 35% (3.7.B.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bad oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,926 miles

NSF wheel bearing slightly noisey

OSF tyre wearing low on inner edge

Rear diff detiorating

Underbody corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2014 79,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

NSF wheel bearing slightly noisey

OSF tyre wearing low on inner edge

Rear diff detiorating

Underbody corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2013 69,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre perished

o/s rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Fail 29 Nov 2013 69,006 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre perished

o/s rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2012 59,114 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 58,923 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r rear hub, may have leaking cylinder

Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,479 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 47,473 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,700 miles

Front brake discs in poor condision

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight knock in power sterring rack

Fail 9 Nov 2009 32,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 32,409 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,271 miles

os steering rack side arm joint worn

osf and nsf tyres worn on inner edge and low in tread

Fail 11 Nov 2008 21,271 miles

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

front pads low

os steering rack side arm joint worn

osf and nsf tyres worn on inner edge and low in tread

Pass 13 Nov 2007 10,163 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 36,617 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 VRZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

GX53 VRZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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