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GF03 GCU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,320 mi
Last recorded139,320 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 GCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 139,320 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch highly rusty and corroded

Rear Both chassis rails above axle rusting

Fail 27 Feb 2018 139,315 miles

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch highly rusty and corroded

Rear Both chassis rails above axle rusting

Pass 20 Feb 2017 134,740 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 134,740 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 128,409 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2015 121,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Feb 2014 113,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

exhaust outer skin corroding

n/s/f tyre cracking

rear bump stops poor condition

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 113,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust outer skin corroding

n/s/f tyre cracking

rear bump stops poor condition

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 106,318 miles

front d bushes slight play

n/s/f lower arm bush

Fail 23 Apr 2013 106,316 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front d bushes slight play

n/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 15 May 2012 99,715 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 82,315 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 82,315 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 82,753 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 64,442 miles

front brake inbalance 24 percente

Pass 20 Dec 2006 48,161 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 48,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,198 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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GF03 GCU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GF03 GCU, 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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GF03 GCU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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