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GL53 FLM

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,038 mi
Last recorded99,038 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 99,038 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 98,689 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s and n/s front inner steps slightly corrodded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 94,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 94,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 90,766 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 90,766 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 87,339 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion around n/s/rear spring eye mounting

slight corrosion on o/s & n/s front wings

Pass 17 Nov 2017 83,330 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 83,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 78,971 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o\s and n\s front o\s and n\s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 78,971 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o\s and n\s front o\s and n\s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 73,790 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 73,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 69,044 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 64,527 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,527 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,981 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,137 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 48,217 miles

Drivers door mirror glass cracked but still servicable.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,334 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 42,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2008 36,227 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 29,103 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 22,141 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s front tyre has wall damage not down to cords

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 FLM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FLM, 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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GL53 FLM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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