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GL03 YCA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,840 mi
Last recorded79,840 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 YCA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 79,840 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 78,554 miles

STRONG ADVISE - 50KG IMBALANCE IN REAR BRAKES, NO LOCK OUT ON REAR SERVICE BRAKES AND SLIGHT PULSE

STRONG ADVISE - FRONT STEPS, FRONT INNER WHEELS ARCHES AND PARTS OF CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED ( BUT NOT EXCESSIVE AT PRESENT )

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED AND O/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED AND HOLED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

STRONG ADVISE - O/S FRONT INNER PAD ON LOW ( VERY CLOSE/ ON LEGAL LIMIT ) AND TANG TOUCHING DISCS

STRONG ADVISE - O/S FRONT TYRE HAS SMALL CUT TO CORD

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn through on edges

corrosion in engine bay and underside corroded

engine noisy when cold

exhaust deteriorating, surface corrosion in wheels arches and slight corrosion coming through on body

front springs corroding

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

n/s front pads low, front discs worn and uneven

play in viscus fan bearing

rear tyres perishing and cuts in tread, front tyres wearing slightly to inner edge

slight noise from front wheel bearings ( o/s worse)

surface corrosion in places on underside brake pipes

wipers smear and judder across screen, small chip in windscreen zone 'A'

Fail 7 Sep 2017 78,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE - 50KG IMBALANCE IN REAR BRAKES, NO LOCK OUT ON REAR SERVICE BRAKES AND SLIGHT PULSE

STRONG ADVISE - FRONT STEPS, FRONT INNER WHEELS ARCHES AND PARTS OF CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED ( BUT NOT EXCESSIVE AT PRESENT )

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED AND O/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED AND HOLED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

STRONG ADVISE - O/S FRONT INNER PAD ON LOW ( VERY CLOSE/ ON LEGAL LIMIT ) AND TANG TOUCHING DISCS

STRONG ADVISE - O/S FRONT TYRE HAS SMALL CUT TO CORD

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn through on edges

corrosion in engine bay and underside corroded

engine noisy when cold

exhaust deteriorating, surface corrosion in wheels arches and slight corrosion coming through on body

front springs corroding

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

n/s front pads low, front discs worn and uneven

play in viscus fan bearing

rear tyres perishing and cuts in tread, front tyres wearing slightly to inner edge

slight noise from front wheel bearings ( o/s worse)

surface corrosion in places on underside brake pipes

wipers smear and judder across screen, small chip in windscreen zone 'A'

Pass 7 Sep 2016 74,114 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn through on bottom corner

corrosion evident on underside

exhaust corroded in places

front pads low, front discs in slightly poor condition

front springs corroded

nail in o/s front tyre, front tyres wearing slightly bias to inner edge

slight noise on both front wheel bearings

wipers smear screen

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,793 miles

STRONG ADVISE - both front lower ball joint gaitors split (not allowing ingress at present)

STRONG ADVISE - handbrake low reserve travel

brake pedal rubber worn through on edge

corrosion on underside (more so under front wheel arches and chassie)

exhaust centre box outer skin poor condition

front springs corroded at top

play in track rods

rear tyre valve stems perished

slight pulse in front brakes

Fail 3 Sep 2015 69,793 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

STRONG ADVISE - both front lower ball joint gaitors split (not allowing ingress at present)

STRONG ADVISE - handbrake low reserve travel

brake pedal rubber worn through on edge

corrosion on underside (more so under front wheel arches and chassie)

exhaust centre box outer skin poor condition

front springs corroded at top

play in track rods

rear tyre valve stems perished

slight pulse in front brakes

Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,717 miles

STRONG ADVISE both front lower balljoint boots split but not yet enough to allow ingress

STRONG ADVISE offside tipper step almost 100% corroded free from tipper body

STRONG ADVISE oil cooler thermostat housing leaking coolant

STRONG ADVISE outer sills corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

brake and clutch pedal rubbers split

engine sump corroded

exhaust system corroded

imbalance from rear service brake (rate of increase and decrease)

offside seatbelt worn

offside wiper smears

play in viscous fan hub, alternator over run pulley tight/seized

underside corrosion throughout

windscreen stonechipped

Fail 9 Sep 2014 65,702 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

STRONG ADVISE bhoth front lower balljoint boots torn but not enough to allow ingress at present

STRONG ADVISE nearside and offside outer sills/steps corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

STRONG ADVISE offside tipper step almost 100% corroded through

STRONG ADVISE oil cooler thermostat leaking coolant

brake and clutch pedal rubbers split

corrosion on vehicle underbody

engine sump corroded

exhaust system corroded

imbalance from rear service brake, rate of increase/decrease

offside seatbelt worn

offside wiper smears

play in viscous fan/hub assembly and alternator over run pulley tight/siezed

screen stonechipped

Fail 3 Sep 2014 65,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE bhoth front lower balljoint boots torn but not enough to allow ingress at present

STRONG ADVISE nearside and offside outer sills/steps corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

STRONG ADVISE offside tipper step almost 100% corroded through

STRONG ADVISE oil cooler thermostat leaking coolant

brake and clutch pedal rubbers split

corrosion on vehicle underbody

engine sump corroded

exhaust system corroded

imbalance from rear service brake, rate of increase/decrease

offside seatbelt worn

offside wiper smears

play in viscous fan/hub assembly and alternator over run pulley tight/siezed

screen stonechipped

Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,681 miles

STRONG ADVISE both front balljoint boots split but not yet allowing ingress

brake and clutch pedal rubbers split

corrosion on underside brake pipes

cuts and perishing in rear tyre treads

engine sump corroded

exhaust system corroded, skins coming away on silencers

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front chassis rails corroded

front wishbone arm rear bushes deteriorated

imbalance of rear service brake (rate of increase/decrease)

play in steering rack

play in viscous hub bearings

underside corrosion on body and chassis

Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,717 miles

all tyre sidewalls scrubbed, front tyres worn bias to outer edges and rear tyre valve stems slightly perished

both front lower balljoint gaiters split slightly

brake load compensator valve linkage slightly stiff

front wishbone arm, rear bushes slightly perished

handbrake reserve slightly low

pulse from o/s/r service brake

slight imbalance from rear service brakes

slight play in steering rack

underside corrosion evident

windscreen washers poor

Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,133 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 52,825 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

corrosion throughout underside

exhaust system corroded

play in steering rack

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

washers misaligned

Pass 17 Jul 2010 47,302 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 47,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,533 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 31,278 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 24,228 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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GL03 YCA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YCA, 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 YCA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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