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GL53 OPT

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,744 mi
Last recorded134,744 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 134,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 128,150 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 122,735 miles

Damage at nearside lower part of windscreen.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drumstick ()

Fail 25 Jul 2018 122,726 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear outrigger under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear end of nearside outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drumstick ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2017 103,225 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 97,801 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2014 92,319 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2013 83,014 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2012 71,773 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2012 71,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 64,113 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2010 58,650 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 50,826 miles

advise n/s mirror slightly damaged but not afecting rear view

Pass 4 Dec 2008 47,878 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 40,205 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 30,757 miles

minor obstruction to rear number plate.

nearside mirror glass cracked.

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 OPT is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

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

Is GL53 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 OPT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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