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FD03 GZA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,242 mi
Last recorded111,242 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 111,242 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 111,239 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 183,178 miles

Corrosion to underside

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight roughness in O/S/F wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2010 183,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Corrosion to underside

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight roughness in O/S/F wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 154,507 miles

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

offside & nearside front seat belt webbing damaged

Fail 8 May 2009 154,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside & nearside front seat belt webbing damaged

Pass 13 May 2008 128,434 miles

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

Rear of underside generaly corroded .

Fail 9 May 2008 128,237 miles

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

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

Rear of underside generaly corroded .

Fail 1 May 2007 102,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2007 102,723 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 86,888 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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FD03 GZA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GZA, 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 GZA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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