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GF03 UPY

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

124,999 mi
Last recorded124,999 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 UPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 124,999 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 124,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 124,999 miles

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

ODOMETER CLOCK NOT WORKING. STUCK ON 124,999 MILES

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded complete n/s to o/s (3.6.B.2c)

SLIGHT OIL MIST ON UNDER-CARRIAGE.

body has slight surface rust and corrosion to whee-arches front and rear.

exhaust mounts corroded.

exhaust system catalyst slightly deteriorated.

steering rack inner joints have slight play.

vehicle under-carriage has traces of bodyfiller/undersealants allover front to rear.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 124,999 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CENTRE OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER/OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER/OUTER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER/OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

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

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

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

ODOMETER CLOCK NOT WORKING. STUCK ON 124,999 MILES

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded complete n/s to o/s (3.6.B.2c)

SLIGHT OIL MIST ON UNDER-CARRIAGE.

body has slight surface rust and corrosion to whee-arches front and rear.

exhaust mounts corroded.

exhaust system catalyst slightly deteriorated.

steering rack inner joints have slight play.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 124,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 125,000 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 124,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 124,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 124,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 123,958 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 230,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 230,421 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 204,262 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 204,262 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 167,533 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 167,533 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 128,725 miles

front fog light not working n/s broken

pedel rubber worn willreq replacment soon

Pass 6 Aug 2007 100,336 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 100,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 66,449 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 UPY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UPY, 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 UPY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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