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FD03 GZZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

190,243 mi
Last recorded190,243 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 190,243 miles

vehicle has advanced corrosion and extensive welding throughout

Pass 18 Jan 2017 165,115 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 165,115 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 151,358 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 151,358 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 144,494 miles

This vehicle has areas of slight corrosion on its underside

Fail 18 Feb 2015 144,494 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

This vehicle has areas of slight corrosion on its underside

Pass 29 Jan 2014 131,156 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 131,153 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 129,470 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 129,399 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 128,935 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2011 128,935 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 115,890 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 115,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 101,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades clear front screen,but, showing signs of deteriation.

Fail 19 May 2009 101,984 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades clear front screen,but, showing signs of deteriation.

Fail 19 May 2008 87,523 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 87,523 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 74,649 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

exhaust tail pipe bent

Pass 10 May 2007 74,649 miles

exhaust tail pipe bent

Pass 8 May 2006 59,206 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 GZZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

Is FD03 GZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 GZZ shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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