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GK03 EKN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

130,909 mi
Last recorded130,909 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 EKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 130,909 miles

Corrosion on inner offside front bumper bracket. Not likely to fall off.

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 130,909 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion within 30cm of seatbelt prescribed area. located next to fuel filler behind cab area, marked in yellow chalk. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Front centre bearing. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Rear centre bearing. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Corrosion on inner offside front bumper bracket. Not likely to fall off.

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 130,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer lower sills corroded/soft

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse light inoperative

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Oct 2019 130,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer lower sills corroded/soft

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse light inoperative

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2018 130,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

heavy surface corrosion to underside

parking brake operation light innop

Fail 16 Oct 2018 130,778 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner rear chassis support panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting plate for shock and anti-roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

heavy surface corrosion to underside

parking brake operation light innop

Pass 7 Sep 2017 130,672 miles

oil dampness around power steering components

parking brake operation light innop

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 4 Sep 2017 130,672 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded at bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

oil dampness around power steering components

parking brake operation light innop

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Sep 2016 130,505 miles

both inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 130,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 130,160 miles

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

slight leak from the power steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2014 129,244 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

dampness at steering rack

drivers seat slightly insecure

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2014 129,244 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

dampness at steering rack

drivers seat slightly insecure

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2013 128,908 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion on underside

damage to n/s/f tyre

exhaust deteriorating

heavy corrosion on parts of suspension

n/s/r inner tyre damaged and perishing

o/s/r inner tyre getting low on inner edge

o/s/r outter tyre starting to perish

slight brake bind from n/s/r brake

Pass 8 May 2012 128,586 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust starting to corroded

o/s/r outter tyre starting to perish

power steering pipes corroded

slight oil around engine

surface corrosion on underside

Fail 7 May 2012 128,586 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust starting to corroded

o/s/r outter tyre starting to perish

power steering pipes corroded

slight oil around engine

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 19 May 2011 125,357 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs excessivley pitted

play in track rods

power steering pipes greased

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 19 May 2011 125,357 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

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

front brake discs excessivley pitted

play in track rods

power steering pipes greased

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 27 Apr 2010 121,412 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 121,393 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 116,719 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 116,707 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 98,486 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 81,306 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 60,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 60,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GK03 EKN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GK03 EKN, 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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GK03 EKN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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