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DU03 GDF

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

361,236 mi
Last recorded361,236 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 GDF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 361,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers and passenger outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 343,856 miles

Corrosion to offside outer sill - not prescribed area

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 343,804 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 228n/s 350o/s 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR and OSR cab floor inside doors (5.2.6)

Corrosion to offside outer sill - not prescribed area

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 325,946 miles

Crack to nearside windscreen

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering rack still very wet with oil but leaking on ground (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 325,813 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Crack to nearside windscreen

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 309,121 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 309,096 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 281,282 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

play in rear diff bearings

Fail 23 Jul 2014 281,252 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

broken exhaust bracket on mid section

play in rear diff bearings

Pass 22 Jul 2013 247,065 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 246,453 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre exhaust mounting detatched

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 217,814 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 217,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 193,523 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 177,118 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 167,078 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 167,061 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 117,705 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 117,705 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 77,955 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 77,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 55,950 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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DU03 GDF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GDF, 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 GDF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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