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GX53 VSA

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,074 mi
Last recorded110,074 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 110,074 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 109,955 miles

Central Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced By handbrake cable mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 107,272 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 107,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 104,093 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 102,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 100,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 98,285 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 95,788 miles

Crack in windscreen O/S lower

Pass 6 Sep 2018 91,103 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,458 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight brake bind to offside rear

Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper glass broken

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected close to excessive (1.9.3b)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 78,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper glass broken

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected close to excessive (1.9.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 70,393 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,332 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 31 Aug 2013 47,394 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside marker lights not working

nearside rear marker light not working

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and valve stem perished

offside rear outer sider marker lamp missing

Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,510 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 13,962 miles

rear brakes uneven

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 VSA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VSA, 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 VSA registered?

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

Is GX53 VSA safe to buy?

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