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GD03 UPA

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,852 mi
Last recorded127,852 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 UPA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 127,852 miles

Offside Front inner wing has corrosion

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 127,852 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil,holed and full of filler (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front inner wing has corrosion

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

presenter is advised that all welding repairs must be a complete,continous weld to an mot standard and be able to be inspected properly on retest

Pass 8 Oct 2016 118,211 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear both sides bump stops missing

All four wheel arches corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front VIN sticker damaged unable to read chassis number

Nearside Inner sill corroded close to excessive

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer edge of B post close to excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired broken (1.5.1c)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 118,211 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded edge of step (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

All four wheel arches corroded

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front VIN sticker damaged unable to read chassis number

Nearside Inner sill corroded close to excessive

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer edge of B post close to excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired broken (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear both sides bump stops missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 108,472 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

carck in the windscreen (not in wiper sweep)

rear chassis above axle corroding and distorting

Fail 15 Jul 2015 108,102 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

crack in the windscreen (not in wiper sweep)

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroding

rear chassis above the rear axle beam (both sides), corroding and distorting

Pass 21 Aug 2014 97,039 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 97,030 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 86,306 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,900 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 72,897 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 59,020 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 46,394 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,428 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 38,414 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges, n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,347 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 34,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,471 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,573 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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GD03 UPA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UPA, 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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GD03 UPA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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