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GL53 FLC

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,368 mi
Last recorded130,368 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 FLC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 130,368 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 124,378 miles

EGR Pipe has a small pin hole

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen has a small hole

Pass 18 Apr 2016 118,713 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 110,230 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 100,454 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 100,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 89,857 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 80,070 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,033 miles

rear gear box mount loose

Fail 3 Jun 2010 70,033 miles

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

rear gear box mount loose

Pass 4 Jun 2009 55,105 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 43,988 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,851 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 29,851 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 FLC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FLC, 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 FLC registered?

GL53 FLC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is GL53 FLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 FLC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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