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GJ03 MWG

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,213 mi
Last recorded198,213 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 MWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 198,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sill

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 191,670 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm bush is deteriorated

Nearside Rear chassis is slightly corroded

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 188,267 miles

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2016 181,720 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 181,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 174,283 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 166,067 miles

brake cpedal becoming spongy

brake cpedal rubber wearing

interior mirror missing

noise from rear brakes when in rollers

Fail 14 Aug 2014 166,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake cpedal becoming spongy

brake cpedal rubber wearing

interior mirror missing

noise from rear brakes when in rollers

Pass 7 Aug 2013 151,327 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 151,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 138,348 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 138,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 112,110 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 91,975 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 91,975 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 91,585 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,108 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2009 62,084 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,050 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,376 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,726 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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GJ03 MWG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GJ03 MWG, 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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GJ03 MWG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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