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AJ53 GXR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

207,974 mi
Last recorded207,974 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GXR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2014 207,974 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear halfshaft play

spare wheel tread depth low

Pass 1 May 2013 201,221 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 201,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 192,109 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 192,109 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 184,963 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 184,962 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs corroded and worn to excess

nearside mirror slight damage

Pass 27 Jan 2010 169,295 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 169,295 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 151,818 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 151,809 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 126,341 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 126,332 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 100,386 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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AJ53 GXR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AJ53 GXR, 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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AJ53 GXR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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