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DF03 GVG

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,205 mi
Last recorded139,205 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 GVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 139,205 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on wall and punctured

oil leaks

Fail 21 Aug 2015 139,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on wall and punctured

oil leaks

Pass 27 Aug 2014 129,271 miles

1.damage to n/s rear foglight 2.slight corrosion of rear corners of cab

Fail 27 Aug 2014 129,271 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

1.damage to n/s rear foglight 2.slight corrosion of rear corners of cab

Pass 20 Aug 2013 116,994 miles

1.engine oil leaks 2.o/s front brake pads worn low 3.slight damage to o/s rear tyre outer wall 4.both rear inner tyres worn low on tread

Pass 29 Jun 2012 102,351 miles

24% rear brake application + 38% rear brake imbalance

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn on the edge

Slight deterioration to the offside and nearside front suspension arm rear mounting bushes

Slight play in the offside and nearside rear anti roll bar D mounting bushes

Fail 27 Jun 2012 102,344 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

24% rear brake application + 38% rear brake imbalance

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn on the edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight deterioration to the offside and nearside front suspension arm rear mounting bushes

Slight play in the offside and nearside rear anti roll bar D mounting bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2011 89,750 miles

32% rear brake imbalance

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 73,755 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 58,528 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 58,528 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 45,855 miles

1.n/s front tyre scuffed on edges 2.n/s front bumper loose 3.n/s rear innerr tyre punctured

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,808 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 34,808 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,477 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 26,469 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

when hazard lights on rear number plate lights flash with hazards.

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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DF03 GVG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DF03 GVG, 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 DF03 GVG registered?

DF03 GVG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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