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GN03 HJU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

260,699 mi
Last recorded260,699 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 HJU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 260,699 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step (5.2.6)

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

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

all welds covered in underseal

Fail 2 Jul 2016 260,656 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member handbrake cables (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member propshaft mounting (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides chassis / top rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing in various places (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing in various places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed plus tyre recut (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 248,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 248,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 278,715 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both lower door steps holed and corroded (non-structural)

ignition barrel missing but locking mechanism still present

nearide front floor corroded (appears to have been plated from top)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear inner and outer tyres close to limit

offside steering rack has slight play

Fail 22 Apr 2014 278,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both lower door steps holed and corroded (non-structural)

ignition barrel missing but locking mechanism still present

nearide front floor corroded (appears to have been plated from top)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear inner and outer tyres close to limit

offside steering rack has slight play

Fail 8 Apr 2014 278,690 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

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

corrosion around o/s and n/s door steps

Pass 15 Apr 2013 272,838 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

wipers poor

Pass 3 Apr 2012 227,285 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2012 227,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

gearbox mount loose but secure

Pass 12 Jan 2012 214,133 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

centre box corroded, advise

Fail 12 Jan 2012 214,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

centre box corroded, advise

Pass 10 Dec 2010 201,732 miles

rack gaiters slightly larger diameter than those originally fitted by ford causing the gaiters to brush on the lower suspension arms on full lock. ok at present may wear through in the future.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 201,700 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

n/s steering rack gaitor severly twisted

Pass 4 Dec 2009 185,108 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 185,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 160,327 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 20 Nov 2008 160,324 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Dec 2007 132,091 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 114,512 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 80,955 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 75,023 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 75,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GN03 HJU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GN03 HJU, 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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GN03 HJU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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