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GL53 UAR

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,985 mi
Last recorded155,985 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 155,985 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on both sides of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

General rust under vehicle's body

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 155,985 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on both sides of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General rust under vehicle's body

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 155,979 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near front spring (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near front spring (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working all stop lights not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 149,394 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 149,394 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 143,755 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

bad oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 143,746 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

bad oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 135,092 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 127,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2013 118,473 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 102,096 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 86,738 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 83,425 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 24 Jan 2009 76,764 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 73,497 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 67,537 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 UAR 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 75%.

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 UAR, 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

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What year was GL53 UAR registered?

GL53 UAR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is GL53 UAR safe to buy?

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