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GAC 220Y

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

237,040 mi
Last recorded237,040 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAC 220Y
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 237,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 233,034 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 227,860 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 217,504 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 207,364 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 198,170 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 198,170 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 192,269 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 182,113 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 173,359 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

recovery body has a crack in weld at rear

Fail 16 Dec 2013 173,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

recovery body has a crack in weld at rear

Pass 20 Feb 2013 169,155 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 169,155 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 165,701 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 162,410 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 155,941 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 155,941 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 150,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 150,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 124,664 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 124,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2006 86,533 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 86,533 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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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GAC 220Y is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GAC 220Y, 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 GAC 220Y registered?

GAC 220Y is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is GAC 220Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAC 220Y shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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