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GH03 PER

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,389 mi
Last recorded140,389 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH03 PER
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 140,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of body

Pass 28 Jun 2022 135,580 miles

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

corrosion on underside body

Pass 14 Aug 2021 131,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 126,565 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear spring mountings corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 121,443 miles

over plates fitted at time of test

underside of vehicle has multi repairs covered with protective coating

Fail 22 Aug 2019 121,443 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

over plates fitted at time of test

underside of vehicle has multi repairs covered with protective coating

Pass 20 Aug 2018 115,666 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 110,849 miles

over plates fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2016 102,695 miles

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

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)

general condition of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2016 102,695 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general condition of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2015 95,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 95,796 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 94,019 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 87,740 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 87,740 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 78,091 miles

Both inner sills starting to rust

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Nearside outer sill starting to rust

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 78,091 miles

Both inner sills starting to rust

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside outer sill starting to rust

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,978 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 67,978 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,574 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,491 miles

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

Nearside outer sill starting to rust

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,386 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 44,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,091 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 27,156 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 20,930 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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GH03 PER is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GH03 PER, 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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What year was GH03 PER registered?

GH03 PER is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for GH03 PER shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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