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GD03 BZE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

74,249 mi
Last recorded74,249 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 BZE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 74,249 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip n/s centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 74,249 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip n/s centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 73,121 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded & holed

Nearside Rear floor pan to wheel tub corroded

Nearside Rear inner corner valance corroded & holed

Nearside centre of inner sill corroded & holed excessively

Offside Front Inner sill corroded & holed

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded & holed

Offside Rear floor pan to wheel tub corroded & holed

Fail 14 Sep 2017 73,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded & holed

Nearside Rear floor pan to wheel tub corroded

Nearside Rear inner corner valance corroded & holed

Nearside centre of inner sill corroded & holed excessively

Offside Front Inner sill corroded & holed

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded & holed

Offside Rear floor pan to wheel tub corroded & holed

Pass 23 Sep 2016 70,306 miles

Nearside Rear floor to inner wheel tub corroded

Nearside Rear of outer sill corroded & holed

Offside Front of inner sill corroded & holed

Offside Rear floor to inner wheel tub corroded

Offside centre of inner sill corroded & holed

Fail 23 Sep 2016 70,306 miles

Nearside Rear floor to inner wheel tub corroded

Nearside Rear of outer sill corroded & holed

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage of bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front of inner sill corroded & holed

Offside Rear floor to inner wheel tub corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside centre of inner sill corroded & holed

Pass 15 Sep 2015 67,470 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 67,470 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 64,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 61,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 57,736 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,736 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,488 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 54,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,970 miles

front and rear number plates blemmishing

front pads getting low

surface scratches on front screen

Fail 1 Sep 2010 50,930 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front and rear number plates blemmishing

front pads getting low

surface scratches on front screen

Fail 2 Sep 2009 47,955 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear no plates starting to blemmish

front pads and discs wearing

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,955 miles

front and rear no plates starting to blemmish

front pads and discs wearing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,998 miles

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

nails in both o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,609 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,697 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 39,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass damaged but not affecting view

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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GD03 BZE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GD03 BZE, 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 GD03 BZE registered?

GD03 BZE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is GD03 BZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD03 BZE shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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