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GF03 OAB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,482 mi
Last recorded168,482 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 OAB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 168,482 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 168,482 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 168,025 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 168,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear tipper bed excessive corrosion to main structure and fixing points

Fail 4 Feb 2019 168,020 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill and inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear tipper bed excessive corrosion to main structure and fixing points

Pass 1 Feb 2018 165,852 miles

Body has slight corrosion close to limits all body mountings corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion close to limits vehicle heavily corroded (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 165,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of seat (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion close to limits all body mountings corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion close to limits vehicle heavily corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 164,919 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both sills heavily corroded and coming apart

tipper body and frame heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 163,606 miles

Both rear outer tyres small cuts to side wall and cracking

excessive corrosion on both front sills outside of prescribed areas

Fail 19 Jan 2016 163,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Both rear outer tyres small cuts to side wall and cracking

excessive corrosion on both front sills outside of prescribed areas

Pass 30 Jan 2015 163,174 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 163,170 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 162,146 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 162,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 159,510 miles

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

tipper ram leaking

Fail 28 Sep 2012 159,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

tipper ram leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,670 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 57,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 157,811 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 157,806 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 143,896 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 143,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 120,921 miles

crack in windscreen

Fail 6 Jul 2009 120,921 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2008 99,758 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 99,758 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front hub bearing slight roughness ???

Pass 1 Aug 2007 78,287 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 78,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Outer Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o.s.r. lamp lens cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2006 52,263 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 52,237 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

n/s/f and n/s/r outer side wall minor damage

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 OAB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GF03 OAB, 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 OAB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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