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FD03 GZR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,257 mi
Last recorded181,257 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 181,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis swollen (6.1.A.1)

areas of corrosion at rear out of prescribed areas non supporting members

both front steps corroded to undersill

Fail 27 Jun 2016 181,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis holed (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis swollen (6.1.A.1)

areas of corrosion at rear out of prescribed areas non supporting members

both front steps corroded to undersill

Pass 6 Jul 2015 178,841 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded at load sensing valve area

Fail 26 Jun 2015 178,791 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear chassis at load sensing valve corroded

nearside sill corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 174,663 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside rear chassis at load sensing valve corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 165,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion present to inner sills and underbody, not in prescribed area off any seat belt mounts or suspension mounts...

exhaust middle section deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2012 155,964 miles

corrosion to under body /chassis

Pass 27 Jun 2011 147,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 137,108 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 125,958 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 125,958 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 114,825 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 104,867 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 104,855 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 91,939 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 91,939 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 GZR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GZR, 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 FD03 GZR registered?

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

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