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FH03 GYA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

249,951 mi
Last recorded249,951 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 GYA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2015 249,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill / door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill / door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general signs of under body corrosion

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight corrosion on both rear chassis

Pass 15 Aug 2014 242,233 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

coolant leak from waterpump area

front cross member that carries coolant radiator heavily corroded around fixing bolts

n/s/r bump stop insecure... o/s/r missing

vehicle has signs of corrosion all over

Fail 13 Aug 2014 242,167 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant level below min

front cross member that carries coolant radiator heavily corroded around fixing bolts

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

coolant leak from waterpump area

n/s/r bump stop insecure... o/s/r missing

Pass 20 Aug 2013 233,616 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 223,652 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 223,652 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 217,872 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 217,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 213,312 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 205,142 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 205,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 202,641 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 202,641 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 180,796 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 180,796 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 12 Jun 2006 138,045 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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FH03 GYA 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 56.3%.

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 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 FH03 GYA, 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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FH03 GYA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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