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EP03 GDJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

178,978 mi
Last recorded178,978 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 GDJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 178,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

x2 Nearside body marker lamps not working

Fail 16 Aug 2019 178,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

x2 Nearside body marker lamps not working

Pass 14 Aug 2018 172,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside body marker lamp not working [x2]

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 172,129 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside body marker lamp not working [x2]

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 165,353 miles

Nail in nearside & offside rear tyres

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2017 165,353 miles

Nail in nearside & offside rear tyres

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 158,937 miles

Nearside body marker not working

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2016 158,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer & inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside & offside inner rear quarters (2.4.A.3)

Nearside body marker not working

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2016 158,831 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail / inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill panel in several places (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both floors, chassis rails, under sills and outer sills slightly corroded

both inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

Fail 13 Aug 2015 154,434 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear marker lamp lense missing

Offside rear lower body has a hole due to corrosion but not structural

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 154,434 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear marker lamp lense missing

Offside rear lower body has a hole due to corrosion but not structural

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 150,317 miles

N/s/r bump stop deteriated

O/s/r bump stop deteriated

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 150,215 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

N/s/r bump stop deteriated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/s/r bump stop deteriated

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 145,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 145,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 140,408 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 135,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 16 Aug 2011 135,964 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 19 Aug 2010 130,312 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 124,598 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 124,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

side loading door does not open from outside,However access can be gained from the rear.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 117,577 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 117,551 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 97,772 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 97,772 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 73,415 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 73,415 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EP03 GDJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 EP03 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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EP03 GDJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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