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GL53 DCZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,697 mi
Last recorded121,697 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 DCZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 121,697 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2016 121,697 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2015 121,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 121,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 121,420 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 121,420 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 110,377 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 108,338 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 93,896 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has damage in sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 79,104 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 79,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,770 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,531 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 55,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GL53 DCZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GL53 DCZ, 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 GL53 DCZ registered?

GL53 DCZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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