CarVerify

Free Car Check

GL53 FMK

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,550 mi
Last recorded121,550 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 121,550 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corrosion

Central Inner sill corrosion

Central Inner sill corrosion

Nearside Front Inner sill corrosion

Nearside Front wheel arch

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 121,048 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 103,625 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 103,625 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 102,779 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front inner sills starting to corrode

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive road springs rear mounting areas starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis bump stop area starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,546 miles

egr pipe slight exhaust

lower ball joints dust covers condition

n/s and o/s inner sills badly corroded

oil leak

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis corroded

rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2017 99,653 miles

oil leak

rear metal brake pipe rusting

slight corrosion on body sills

Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across axle (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 97,410 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across axle (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

tracking

Pass 29 Apr 2015 95,075 miles

n/s front outer c/v gator condition

o/s front tyre worn the inner edge

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Mar 2014 93,129 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F Tyre wearing uneven

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Windscreen cracked

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 91,231 miles

f pads and discs condition

o/s/r tyre wall condition

oil leak

r bump stops missing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 88,984 miles

f discs condition

r bump stops condition

Pass 10 Mar 2011 86,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs condition

Pass 11 Mar 2010 85,073 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 83,202 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 81,370 miles

n/s/r shock weeping

Pass 9 Feb 2007 79,318 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 76,609 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 76,609 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

advise hand brake travel

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GL53 FMK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL53 FMK?

You can check the full history of GL53 FMK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL53 FMK registered?

GL53 FMK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is GL53 FMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 FMK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL53 FMK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GL53 FMK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.