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GL53 WMK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,018 mi
Last recorded87,018 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 WMK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 87,018 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both split on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion front chassis rails just outside prescribed subframe mounting

corrosion to both inner and outer sills just outside seatbelt mounting area

corrosion to both outer sills outside rear shackle mounting points on limit

corrosion to rear panel inmore than one area

Fail 5 May 2026 87,018 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both split on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion front chassis rails just outside prescribed subframe mounting

corrosion to both inner and outer sills just outside seatbelt mounting area

corrosion to both outer sills outside rear shackle mounting points on limit

corrosion to rear panel inmore than one area

Pass 6 May 2025 81,070 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth wearing through (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front chassis around engine mounting corroding (seen from under the bonnet)

Fail 6 May 2025 81,070 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth wearing through (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front chassis around engine mounting corroding (seen from under the bonnet)

Pass 10 May 2024 73,192 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to rear outer sill/ wheel arches and inner sills

corrosion to rear panel and chassis

Fail 7 May 2024 73,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed on outrigger by spring bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger by swinging shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 63,741 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 61,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside front & nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 61,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside front & nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 60,176 miles

all underside rear corroded and is heavily undersealed flaky rust detected on underside

Pass 30 Aug 2018 59,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 59,647 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 57,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 50,652 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,174 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 47,174 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,821 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,840 miles

corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

corrosion on nearside rear front spring eye mounting

nearside rear fog light not working

Pass 27 Oct 2010 33,386 miles

crack in windscreen.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 29,803 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,449 miles

O/s/f lower ball-joint boot split

Pass 28 Nov 2007 22,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,917 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 WMK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WMK, 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 WMK registered?

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

Is GL53 WMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 WMK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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