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GN03 HVT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

233,415 mi
Last recorded233,415 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 HVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 233,415 miles

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

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

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

offsde sill damaged

welding on offside and nearside sills not protected

Fail 6 Aug 2015 233,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offsde sill damaged

welding on offside and nearside sills not protected

Pass 10 Mar 2014 210,685 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber worn

unable to get access into rear of van

Fail 8 Mar 2014 210,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber worn

unable to get access into rear of van

Pass 20 Apr 2012 172,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f bumper damaged and slightly loose

small chip n/s/f lwr screen

Pass 8 Mar 2011 149,038 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2011 148,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2009 115,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

ecm light on

Fail 17 Apr 2009 115,292 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

ecm light on

Pass 26 Apr 2008 98,001 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 98,001 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2007 77,304 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 63,839 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN O/S/F STEERING ARM

Fail 27 Feb 2006 63,839 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SLIGHT WEAR IN O/S/F STEERING ARM

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 HVT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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