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GL52 RUY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,000 mi
Last recorded136,000 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 RUY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 136,000 miles

Front Inner wings - corroded

Front brake pads - worn

Front number plate - damaged

Nearside park brake effort - low

Rear Inner wings - corroded

body cills - inner and outer - heavily corroded - not prescribed areas or load bearing

windscreen - damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2025 136,000 miles

Front Inner wings - corroded

Front brake pads - worn

Front number plate - damaged

Nearside park brake effort - low

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner wings - corroded

body cills - inner and outer - heavily corroded - not prescribed areas or load bearing

windscreen - damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2024 136,000 miles

Front Inner wings - corroded

Front number plate - damaged

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint - wear/lift

inner and outer body cills - heavily corroded - not load bearing or prescribed areas

windscreen - damage

Pass 27 Nov 2023 136,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint - wear/lift

Nearside steering track rod end - wear

Outer body cills - corroded - non load bearing panels

windscreen - damage at o/side

Pass 24 Nov 2022 136,000 miles

Outer body cills - corroded - not load bearing

windscreen - damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2021 136,000 miles

Nearside Rear tyre - low tread depth

body cills - corroded

windscreen - damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2021 136,000 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre - low tread depth

body cills - corroded

windscreen - damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2020 136,000 miles

Offside Front Lower as a crack not affecting driver view

Fail 30 Nov 2020 136,000 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower as a crack not affecting driver view

Pass 21 Nov 2019 136,000 miles

Nearside Rear foot and parking brake low effort

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

Rear tow bar socket cover missing

brake anti slip worn

Pass 21 Nov 2018 139,855 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 139,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 135,999 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r chassi by bump stop (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 135,999 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front pads low

Pass 25 Nov 2015 136,000 miles

rear axle half shaft end float slight play o/s and n/s

Fail 21 Nov 2014 135,999 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

front pads low

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Nov 2014 135,999 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

front pads low

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Nov 2013 135,999 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

front pads getting low

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2012 135,999 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2011 135,998 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 124,006 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 124,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 179,234 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 158,556 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 158,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 140,396 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 110,906 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 110,906 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 RUY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL52 RUY, 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 GL52 RUY registered?

GL52 RUY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is GL52 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 RUY shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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