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FD03 GZV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,291 mi
Last recorded168,291 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 168,291 miles

Brake pipes corroded but not excessive

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 168,284 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker / brake comp area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corner near shackle mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anchor point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floors to arches split open (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking drum and back plate wet (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low due to fluid leak (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill near b post (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by b post and back (5.2.6)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured pink (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured pink (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured pink (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 156,978 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch to floor holed but not excessive (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 148,072 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 140,063 miles

both bump stop rubbers missing

front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2013 129,243 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 129,242 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 122,077 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 113,155 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 109,471 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 104,307 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 104,306 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 89,328 miles

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

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

slight wiper mark on windscreen

Fail 7 Mar 2007 89,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight wiper mark on windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2006 80,144 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 GZV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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