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GL52 ARX

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,994 mi
Last recorded134,994 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 ARX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2025 134,994 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 150,147 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 150,147 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 126,073 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 121,765 miles

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 121,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (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))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 117,685 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorand chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 117,685 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorand chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 113,252 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 113,252 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 109,160 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 109,150 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 105,045 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm main bush splitting

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

vehicle corrosion non structrual

Pass 21 Feb 2017 101,700 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.6.2)

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis sills and floor pans (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 101,700 miles

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.6.2)

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis sills and floor pans (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 98,120 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and sills (6.1.A.1)

rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 17 Feb 2016 98,120 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and sills (6.1.A.1)

rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 16 Feb 2015 94,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bonnet lock

foot brake rubber

near side reartyre side wall

Pass 16 Feb 2015 94,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bonnet lock

foot brake rubber

near side reartyre side wall

Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,030 miles

nearside rear tyre wall weathering (cracking)

some corrosion on underside

Pass 28 Feb 2013 82,222 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 76,476 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 76,476 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 70,054 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 61,267 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2010 61,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2009 56,229 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 51,329 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 51,329 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 46,026 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 41,973 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 41,973 miles

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

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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GL52 ARX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GL52 ARX, 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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GL52 ARX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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