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EX03 GPV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

206,332 mi
Last recorded206,332 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 GPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 206,332 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 206,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 203,219 miles

Spare tyre defective

centre silencer skin corroded and loose

rear tyres getting low and o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2014 203,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

centre silencer skin corroded and loose

rear tyres getting low and o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2013 199,634 miles

front pads low

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 196,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 196,990 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 193,029 miles

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 14 Mar 2011 193,029 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Mar 2010 187,610 miles

O/S FRONT INNER HUB BEARING SEAL MISSING. O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING M/MENT.

O/S H/LIGHT MISTED. N/S REAR TYRE 2-3mm. OIL LEAKS.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 187,610 miles

Adjustable towbar locating pin insecure (6.6.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

N/S PARK LEVER LITTLE M/MENT.

O/S FRONT INNER HUB BEARING SEAL MISSING. O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING M/MENT.

O/S H/LIGHT MISTED. N/S REAR TYRE 2-3mm. OIL LEAKS.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 184,801 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 181,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 181,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 146,418 miles

O/S MIRROR CRACKED,GEARBOX HAS MINOR OIL LEAK,N/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK BENT.

Fail 16 Feb 2007 146,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S MIRROR CRACKED,GEARBOX HAS MINOR OIL LEAK,N/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK BENT.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 120,316 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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EX03 GPV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EX03 GPV, 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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What year was EX03 GPV registered?

EX03 GPV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is EX03 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 GPV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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