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GL52 VUA

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

280,632 mi
Last recorded280,632 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 VUA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 280,632 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 228,962 miles

chip in screen

n\s\f tyre wearing on inner edge

n\s\r tyre wearing

o\s\r tyre wearing

Pass 19 Jan 2009 179,955 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 132,683 miles

slight brake disc corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2007 104,401 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside wing mirror cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2007 104,401 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

nearside wing mirror cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2006 83,011 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 83,011 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VUA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL52 VUA registered?

GL52 VUA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is GL52 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 VUA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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