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GK03 FEX

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

163,705 mi
Last recorded163,705 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 FEX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 163,705 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 163,705 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 161,370 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 161,348 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside parking brake performance low.

Fail 6 Jan 2025 161,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (Holed) x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (Holed) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 57% Imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2024 154,318 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 154,314 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and sill to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner bay strut tunnel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 146,968 miles

Front to rear and offside front brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 11 Jan 2023 146,875 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested No headlight output pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front to rear and offside front brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

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

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 20 Jan 2022 142,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 142,216 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jack point holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill various holes (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced side step area holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 137,974 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 133,398 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 121,074 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 115,193 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 113,747 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 110,949 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 94,297 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,020 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 59,997 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

engine oil level low

slight cut on offside front tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,809 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 44,805 miles

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 26,962 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,024 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 19,019 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

nearside rear tyre worn down to 3mm in centre of tread

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 FEX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FEX, 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 FEX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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