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DV03 GAX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,950 mi
Last recorded128,950 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 GAX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 128,950 miles

Body has slight corrosion Steps, Panels, Inner sills o/s & n/s (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 128,947 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion Steps, Panels, Inner sills o/s & n/s (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 128,048 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2016 128,048 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

chassis corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2015 119,575 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 119,556 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 108,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 108,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 110,489 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 110,480 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 102,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 99,301 miles

rust on front disc

Pass 1 Dec 2009 95,879 miles

front bumper

wing mirrors cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2008 83,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 83,722 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 72,590 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 72,590 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 56,341 miles

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

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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DV03 GAX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DV03 GAX, 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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DV03 GAX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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