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GL53 WMF

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

205,330 mi
Last recorded205,330 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 WMF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 205,330 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 205,330 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 195,844 miles

o/s/f o/s/r tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Nov 2011 186,511 miles

advise chip in windscreen

advise slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 6 Dec 2010 169,831 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 169,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 145,165 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 121,759 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 121,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 98,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 98,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 79,723 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 79,723 miles

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

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 WMF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WMF, 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 WMF registered?

GL53 WMF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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