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GK03 SYR

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,004 mi
Last recorded159,004 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 SYR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 159,004 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 159,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 158,289 miles

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

Nearside Front undersill has slight corrosion not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear undersill has slight corrosion not within prescribed area

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

Offside Front undersill has slight corrosion not within prescribed area

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2016 158,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front undersill has slight corrosion not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear undersill has slight corrosion not within prescribed area

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

Offside Front undersill has slight corrosion not within prescribed area

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 148,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 124,033 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 123,460 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

damage to o/s mirror casing

power steering reservoir insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2013 116,228 miles

Both front wipers worn.slight damage to offside rear shock absorber casing. Rear axle bumpstops missing

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

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

general corrosion on underside, corrosion on nearside B pillar.corrosion holes in offside front inner wing outside perscribed areas.

nearside rear sill heavily corroded and holed just outside perscribed area.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 116,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front wipers worn.slight damage to offside rear shock absorber casing. Rear axle bumpstops missing

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

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

general corrosion on underside, corrosion on nearside B pillar.corrosion holes in offside front inner wing outside perscribed areas.

nearside rear sill heavily corroded and holed just outside perscribed area.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 112,114 miles

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

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

corrosion hole on offside front inner wing outside perscribed areas.

crack in screen just outside swept area and view of road

offside rear side light reqiured tap. Slight knock in steering rack. General corrosion on underside of vehile and nearside outer sill, previous welding repair n/s/r sill

slight perishing to both front lower sus arm ball jiont dust cover

Fail 28 Mar 2012 112,114 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

corrosion hole on offside front inner wing outside perscribed areas.

crack in screen just outside swept area and view of road

offside rear side light reqiured tap. Slight knock in steering rack. General corrosion on underside of vehile and nearside outer sill, previous welding repair n/s/r sill

slight perishing to both front lower sus arm ball jiont dust cover

unable to access rear of vehicle through side loading door

Pass 18 Mar 2011 104,431 miles

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 18 Mar 2011 104,431 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 25 Mar 2010 93,909 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 93,909 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 80,378 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 69,360 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 54,781 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,825 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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GK03 SYR is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SYR, 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 SYR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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