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DV03 GDJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,569 mi
Last recorded64,569 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 GDJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 64,569 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 64,401 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 64,387 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 64,387 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 64,367 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 64,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 60,789 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 60,783 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 60,556 miles

Offside front tyre inner tread getting low

exhaust silencer deteriateing

n/s rear lens damaged

red surface rust underside attacking components , ie power steering pipes , coil springs.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,410 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 58,410 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 52,089 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 52,087 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

spare tyre has a cut on side wall,deep enough to show cords.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,833 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 43,227 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 43,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 39,817 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,319 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 35,317 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,101 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 32,099 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,666 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,990 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 21,989 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Viscouse fan worn †Engine uneven at idle speed †Interior dirty

Pass 3 Apr 2006 17,020 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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DV03 GDJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GDJ, 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 GDJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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