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GL53 UBF

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,754 mi
Last recorded174,754 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 UBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 174,754 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 162,774 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 162,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 143,550 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 143,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 128,575 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 112,965 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 99,587 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 99,585 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 86,657 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 71,254 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 UBF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UBF, 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 UBF registered?

GL53 UBF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is GL53 UBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 UBF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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