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GD03 XZS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

120,006 mi
Last recorded120,006 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 120,006 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle heavily welded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 120,006 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle heavily welded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 118,396 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 118,244 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns front chasis outrigger rotten requires welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill to centre excesively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lights affected by indicators hazzards flashing (4.2.3 (c))

wheel ,arches corroded and could become sharp edges cover to protect

Pass 19 Jul 2018 116,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s, n/s sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f, n/s/f inner wing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rusting

Fail 18 Jul 2018 116,180 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r, n/s/r . outriggers. o/s, n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s, n/s sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f, n/s/f inner wing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rusting

Pass 10 May 2017 113,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rusting. underside of vehicle rusting

Fail 9 May 2017 113,106 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s, n/s sills. n/s/r wheel arch. n/s inner sill. o/s/f foot well. o/s/r chassis section. o/s/r, n/s/r spring hangers. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rusting. underside of vehicle rusting

Pass 6 May 2016 111,091 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner wing. o/s, n/s outer sills (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusting

Fail 4 May 2016 111,088 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/, n/s front and rear inner sills and floor sections. rear x member. o/s/r, n/s/r chassis and outrigger sections (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner wing section (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner wing. o/s, n/s outer sills (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusting

Pass 9 Mar 2015 108,999 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 108,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 104,690 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 104,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

all main chassis surface corrosion

n/s/rear lamp sharp edges

Pass 23 Jan 2013 98,371 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 14 Jan 2013 98,141 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 16 Jan 2012 86,069 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 86,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 76,985 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 64,585 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 64,585 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 56,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers smearing

Pass 20 May 2008 56,515 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,231 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 34,867 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 XZS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XZS, 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 XZS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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