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FD03 GXY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,936 mi
Last recorded113,936 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 GXY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 113,936 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 105,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

fuel cap seal slightly worn

rear of vehicle loaded

thick black undersell used over some welded repairs

Pass 13 Feb 2018 100,426 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 100,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 92,584 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

no air bag light

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Dec 2016 92,584 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2015 88,015 miles

chasiss slightly corroded

winscreen slight damage o/k/day of test

Pass 31 Jul 2014 83,870 miles

Advise Inner sills corroded!

Advise O/S/R Outter sill corroded!

Advise corrosion underneath

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 83,870 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise Inner sills corroded!

Advise O/S/R Outter sill corroded!

Advise corrosion underneath

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 80,467 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 80,467 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 80,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,480 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrision all underneath

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/f damage to sill

Pass 20 May 2010 75,236 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,674 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 65,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2006 61,284 miles

Faint Scratches on Windscreen

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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FD03 GXY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD03 GXY, 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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FD03 GXY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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