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heavily undersealed
front number plate cracked-driver seat torn-clutch pedal rubber missing-parking brake has slight travel-seat belts slightly frayed-exhaust mountings corroded-wishbone bushes perished
n/s/r tyre inner edge worn-inner and outer sills corroded-leaf springs corroded-inner and outer wheel arches corroded-brake pipes surface rust
windscreen has slight crack-parking brake passed on limit-welding covered by substance, unable to check properly
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg to inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed, visible from under vehicle (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under doorstep area holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under doorstep area holed (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel holed (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate cracked-driver seat torn-clutch pedal rubber missing-parking brake has slight travel-seat belts slightly frayed-exhaust mountings corroded-wishbone bushes perished
n/s/r tyre inner edge worn-inner and outer sills corroded-leaf springs corroded-inner and outer wheel arches corroded-brake pipes surface rust
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s flitch pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Outer exhaust silencer skin corroded/insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Outer slight cuts/damage to tyre wall
Nearside centre inner and outer sills corroded and holed(not prescribed area)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded long rear axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective missing? ()
clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s flitch pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Outer exhaust silencer skin corroded/insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Outer slight cuts/damage to tyre wall
Nearside centre inner and outer sills corroded and holed(not prescribed area)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded long rear axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective missing? ()
clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside mirror glass missing
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
brake service
near side loading door is difficult to open
sill backings corroded
sills corroded
underbody corroded
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
brake service
near side loading door is difficult to open
sill backings corroded
sills corroded
underbody corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s indcitor flashing quickly but within limits.
objects on dashboard.
rear exhaust box deteriorated but not blowing.
side loading door not opening
slight play in n/s steering rack end.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s indcitor flashing quickly but within limits.
objects on dashboard.
rear exhaust box deteriorated but not blowing.
side loading door not opening
slight play in n/s steering rack end.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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GL53 FLW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 GL53 FLW, 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 FLW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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