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GY53 LXO

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,705 mi
Last recorded162,705 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 LXO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 162,705 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 149,687 miles

underside has corrosion forming all over

Pass 30 Dec 2015 134,971 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Dec 2015 134,971 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 122,085 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 122,085 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 119,337 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 119,337 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 113,715 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre feathered and cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2012 113,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to offside and nearside front door sills

nearside inner sill corroded and holed

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside inner sill corroded and holed

offside rear tyre feathered and cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2011 110,333 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 104,876 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 104,876 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 100,244 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 84,900 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,767 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 52,320 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 52,320 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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GY53 LXO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GY53 LXO, 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 GY53 LXO registered?

GY53 LXO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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