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GL52 VMJ

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,661 mi
Last recorded147,661 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 VMJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2014 147,661 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 147,661 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 116,184 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 114,732 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 110,799 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside number plate lamp cover missing.

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2011 110,798 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside number plate lamp cover missing.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 105,686 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play from either nearside outer track rod end or nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 86,944 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 87,733 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front innner sill slight corrosion

offside front tyre cut in sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 15 Sep 2007 136,667 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 91,355 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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GL52 VMJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VMJ, 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 VMJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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