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DH03 GDE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,912 mi
Last recorded163,912 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH03 GDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 163,912 miles

Advise inner sills corroded.

Advise play in both ball joints.

Advise rear axle brake pipes corroded.

Fail 4 Jul 2018 163,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 161,059 miles

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

Front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2016 151,387 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear axle brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 142,638 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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DH03 GDE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DH03 GDE, 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 DH03 GDE registered?

DH03 GDE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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