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DU03 GFJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,593 mi
Last recorded165,593 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 GFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 165,593 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 163,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 163,804 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill heavily corroded and in very poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member adjacent to toe bar mount heavily corroded in very poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill rear section adjacent to spring mount corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner step heavily corroded and very poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower arm rear bushes in poor condition

Parking brake effort low

Pass 4 Dec 2017 162,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box cracked. (7.1.2)

Offside front door step n/s centre and both rear underbody sill's qaurter's h/s/corrosion.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 162,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box cracked. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage and corroded outer quarter now taped. (6.1.C.1)

Offside front door step n/s centre and both rear underbody sill's qaurter's h/s/corrosion.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 161,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 161,243 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 159,819 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 144,823 miles

n/s/r sidemarker inop

Pass 13 Nov 2012 139,838 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 131,579 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 131,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 122,031 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 115,214 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 105,054 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 96,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight movement in nearside front suspension leg.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 82,739 miles

off side front seat belt slow return

Pass 12 Jan 2006 66,965 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 GFJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU03 GFJ, 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 GFJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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