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DU03 GBZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

144,157 mi
Last recorded144,157 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 GBZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 144,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle body generally corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 142,208 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 141,473 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both sills badly corroded but not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 141,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Seriously deteriorated and leaking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Seriously deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion Both sills badly corroded but not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Coolant level below minimum

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Serious cracking to the side walls but not showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid below minimum

Pass 3 Aug 2016 139,896 miles

Corrosion on both rear chassis rails around bump stop/ brake compensator area

Nearside Corrosion on outer sil

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

Nearside Rear Age related cracks in tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Slight end float on half shaft

Offside Corrosion on outer sil

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

Propshaft universal joint worn Rearmost ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 139,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front Spring mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Corrosion on both rear chassis rails around bump stop/ brake compensator area

Nearside Corrosion on outer sil

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

Nearside Rear Age related cracks in tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Slight end float on half shaft

Offside Corrosion on outer sil

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

Propshaft universal joint worn Rearmost ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 134,324 miles

Age related cracks in N/S rear tyre

Both wiper blades deteriated

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Corrosion N/S outer sil

Corrosion to chassis rails N/S + O/S rear at spring bumpstops. Not within precribed areas

O/S front tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight end float in both rear wheel bearings

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 134,324 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Age related cracks in N/S rear tyre

Both wiper blades deteriated

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Corrosion N/S outer sil

Corrosion to chassis rails N/S + O/S rear at spring bumpstops. Not within precribed areas

O/S front tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight end float in both rear wheel bearings

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 128,323 miles

Age related cracks in N/S rear tyre

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Slight end float in N/S and O/S Rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Jul 2014 128,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Age related cracks in N/S rear tyre

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Slight end float in N/S and O/S Rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Mar 2013 120,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR tyre down to 3mm tread

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering column slightly stiff and noisy in operation

Fail 9 Mar 2013 120,668 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR tyre down to 3mm tread

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering column slightly stiff and noisy in operation

Pass 8 Mar 2012 111,427 miles

NSR tyre deteriorating

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 111,427 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

NSR tyre deteriorating

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 103,096 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 106,096 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

front pads getting low and discs worn

Pass 14 Jan 2010 97,052 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 97,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 88,300 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 88,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 74,955 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 74,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 66,680 miles

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

parking brake lever will require adjustment at next service

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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DU03 GBZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DU03 GBZ, 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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DU03 GBZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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