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EP03 GZD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,988 mi
Last recorded107,988 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 GZD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2019 107,988 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side loading (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering door step inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering door step (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering multiple bodywork corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 104,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 99,791 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 99,783 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 95,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to middle x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2016 95,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to middle x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle gennerally corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2015 89,788 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner + outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 83,810 miles

underside of vehicle generally coroded

Fail 22 Nov 2014 83,634 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

underside of vehicle generally coroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 77,315 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2013 77,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 69,754 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,771 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 59,759 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,015 miles

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

slight cracking in offside mirror

Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,484 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,916 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,820 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 20,721 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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EP03 GZD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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