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GL03 JMU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,448 mi
Last recorded99,448 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 99,448 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 99,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working ceneter (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 98,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 86,972 miles

N/S R, has slight cracked side wing O/S R brake light slightly damange

Pass 12 Jun 2017 81,872 miles

leaf spring bushes worn but no excessive movement

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r light cracked , corner bumper loose

Fail 2 Jun 2017 81,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

leaf spring bushes worn but no excessive movement

n/s/r light cracked , corner bumper loose

Pass 27 May 2016 70,149 miles

accident damage down both sides

n/s/r light cracked

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 70,139 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

accident damage down both sides

n/s/r light cracked

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,329 miles

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

slight lay in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,111 miles

discs worn and corroded

leaf spring bushes worn but no excessive movement

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Fail 4 Jan 2013 60,071 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

discs worn and corroded

leaf spring bushes worn but no excessive movement

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Dec 2011 50,308 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 41,686 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,020 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 36,016 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,190 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 17,350 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 9,614 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 9,972 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 9,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

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

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 JMU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JMU, 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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What year was GL03 JMU registered?

GL03 JMU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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