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GL53 HJE

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,994 mi
Last recorded112,994 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 112,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside door step area corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 112,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside door step area corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 100,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/door step outside priscribed area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake pipe starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 99,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/door step outside priscribed area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake pipe starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 86,459 miles

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,131 miles

Offside Inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 76,753 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,965 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 65,020 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a nail in

Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,607 miles

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)

both wiper ends splitting

Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,182 miles

parking brake reserve travel a little high

very slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,284 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 39,025 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 31,635 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 23,437 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 HJE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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