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GL03 HKB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

244,005 mi
Last recorded244,005 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 HKB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 244,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

brake servo rusty

Pass 26 May 2023 241,541 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 25 May 2022 223,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Pass 18 May 2021 219,271 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 212,356 miles

7 pin cover on socket missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

cross member behind cab very corroded [not holed] other area of chassis corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 212,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing & wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle missing rear centre and o/s (7.1.2 (d))

7 pin cover on socket missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

cross member behind cab very corroded [not holed] other area of chassis corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 203,587 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 203,587 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2016 202,316 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 194,645 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 194,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 188,175 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 188,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 179,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 173,738 miles

Battery warning light on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Truck leaning severly to O/S due to weight in back

Pass 7 Sep 2010 164,170 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 164,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 156,379 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 150,509 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 135,234 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 102,720 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 102,710 miles

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

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

Nearside rear park brake cable very close to tyre

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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GL03 HKB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 GL03 HKB, 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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GL03 HKB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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