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GL52 YNG

2003 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

194,378 mi
Last recorded194,378 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 YNG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 194,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 193,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 193,027 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 190,111 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear cross member slight corrosion

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 190,096 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both centre boxes (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear cross member corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 182,306 miles

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

chips in front screen

general vehicle corrosion starting

Fail 8 Jan 2016 182,299 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

chips in front screen

general vehicle corrosion starting

Pass 16 Jan 2015 175,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside mirror cover missing but not projecting a sharp edge

Fail 14 Jan 2015 175,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside mirror cover missing but not projecting a sharp edge

Fail 7 Nov 2014 175,713 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s outer sill very ruty

o/s/f inside arch poor repair

o/s/f tyer in poor condition

rear chassis very rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2013 168,787 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 168,787 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 163,241 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 163,210 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

welding repair to offside front inner wing area only just acceptable

Fail 3 Oct 2012 162,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 156,382 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 24 Sep 2010 150,489 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 150,489 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 141,870 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 141,870 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 132,004 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 103,257 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 80,093 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 80,093 miles

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

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 YNG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YNG, 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 YNG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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