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DV03 GCU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

185,500 mi
Last recorded185,500 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 185,500 miles

Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under Seal Coated, body filler under the body

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 185,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under Seal Coated, body filler under the body

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 182,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded, not prescribed area

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

Offside front and rear outer sill corroded, not prescribed area

Fail 11 Mar 2020 182,148 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded, not prescribed area

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

Offside front and rear outer sill corroded, not prescribed area

Pass 12 Mar 2019 174,209 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside inner sill corroding

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 168,267 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2018 168,248 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed in two places also holed under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing along main chassis member holed (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 168,245 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 168,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 160,643 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 160,643 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 152,269 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 141,185 miles

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

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

cente exhaust deteriorated

vehicle has underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2012 130,626 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

vehicle underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2011 117,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear view mirror missing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 111,679 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 103,891 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Genral under body corrostion

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 103,891 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Genral under body corrostion

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 93,389 miles

Genral under body rust

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2008 93,389 miles

Genral under body rust

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 85,440 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 75,344 miles

centre rear seatbelt slow to recoil

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 GCU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DV03 GCU, 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 GCU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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