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GL53 FLZ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

198,889 mi
Last recorded198,889 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 198,889 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 198,889 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 187,025 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 187,025 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 175,251 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 161,289 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 151,624 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 136,461 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 121,638 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 106,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 96,676 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 82,101 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 82,101 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near-side windscreen slightly cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2009 68,757 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 56,162 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 56,159 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,863 miles

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 FLZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FLZ, 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 FLZ registered?

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

Is GL53 FLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 FLZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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