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GM03 EDF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

292,837 mi
Last recorded292,837 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 EDF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2018 292,837 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (9.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stut and nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Window in an unacceptable condition incomplete/broken (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced fault on lamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed center of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bearing rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside step has slight corrosion

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 287,272 miles

all welding covered by substance unable to check properly

x2 outer sills corroded and distorted-x2 front coil springs corroded-o/s/f tyre worn low-o/s/r outer tyre on limit-various areas of corrosion under vehicle

Fail 16 May 2017 287,272 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area holed, visible from inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill holed, x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area holed, visible from inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill holed, x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

x2 outer sills corroded and distorted-x2 front coil springs corroded-o/s/f tyre worn low-o/s/r outer tyre on limit-various areas of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2016 278,068 miles

all welding covered by substance unable to check properly

exhaust system corroded-n/s/f and o/s/f chassis legs to inner wheel arches corroded and weak, visible from under bonnet area

front brake discs wearing low-x2 front coil springs corroded-n/s/f tyre wearing low

front number plate slightly deteriorated-x2 rear lens slightly damaged-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly

o/s/f ball joint has slight play-power steering pipes corroded

rear panel corroded-x2 rear, rear inner sills corroded-x2 rear leaf springs corroded-tow bar mounting area corroded and weak

x2 inner and outer sills corroded, distorted and weak-all inner wheel arches corroded

x2 inner backing sills corroded-wishbone bushes perished-x2 front brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded

x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play and noisy-x2 front outer wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 278,068 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all front lights interacting (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) missing side marker missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill holed, complete (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis leg holed above wishbone mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working middle side marker not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill holed, complete (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating 2 juddering (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system corroded-n/s/f and o/s/f chassis legs to inner wheel arches corroded and weak, visible from under bonnet area

front brake discs wearing low-x2 front coil springs corroded-n/s/f tyre wearing low

front number plate slightly deteriorated-x2 rear lens slightly damaged-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly

o/s/f ball joint has slight play-power steering pipes corroded

rear panel corroded-x2 rear, rear inner sills corroded-x2 rear leaf springs corroded-tow bar mounting area corroded and weak

x2 inner and outer sills corroded, distorted and weak-all inner wheel arches corroded

x2 inner backing sills corroded-wishbone bushes perished-x2 front brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded

x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play and noisy-x2 front outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 268,116 miles

rear tyres low-inner and outer sills corroded /distorted-inner all arches corroded-rack play-rear panel corroded-n/s/ wing mirror damaged-wipers smearing-bonett catch sticking

Pass 13 May 2010 226,720 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 226,717 miles

Offside Front Body is cracked seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 20 May 2008 165,966 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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GM03 EDF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GM03 EDF, 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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GM03 EDF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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