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GJ03 TKY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

178,274 mi
Last recorded178,274 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 TKY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 178,274 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

number plates dirty

Fail 10 Oct 2015 178,064 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed side marker light (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack/ pipes (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

number plates dirty

Pass 13 Oct 2014 167,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 167,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 146,642 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 146,642 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 132,877 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 132,877 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 123,626 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 123,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 109,543 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 120,718 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 101,371 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2008 100,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r outer tyre has cuts in sidewall but not deep enough to reach chords

Pass 7 Jul 2007 86,939 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 74,110 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 74,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 TKY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GJ03 TKY, 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 TKY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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