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GF03 URB

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,895 mi
Last recorded158,895 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 URB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 158,895 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside body sills slightly corroded

Offside body sill slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 153,017 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 153,017 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside inner sill under vehicle. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe leaking metal brake pipe to offside front flexy. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2016 146,681 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 146,664 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear chassis above bump stop. (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 139,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 139,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 133,110 miles

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 126,136 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 126,136 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 116,456 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 106,150 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn and corroded.Replacement advised.

Nearside mirror glass damaged.Replacement advised.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 94,742 miles

Exhaust silencer box outer casing corroding away.

Nearside mirror glass damaged.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 84,219 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 74,839 miles

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

nearside upper mirror glass broken,replacement necessary.

Pass 1 May 2007 62,515 miles

heavy oil leakage around vacuum pump area

slight rumble nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Apr 2006 49,290 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 URB is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 URB, 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 URB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for GF03 URB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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