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GN03 PBY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

145,769 mi
Last recorded145,769 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2016 145,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear at 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Drivers doorstep area. (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner valance/wheelarch area. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner valance/wheel arch area. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside roof marker light inoperative.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 139,509 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber worn & deteriorated

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

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

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

Nearside roof marker light inoperative

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

offside rear outer tyre sidewall perished

offside rear position lamp incorrect bulb fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2015 139,498 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant level below minimum

nearside roof marker light not working

offside rear outer tyre sidewall perished

offside rear position lamp incorrect bulb fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2014 133,516 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn & deteriorated

nearside roof marker light inoperative

slight damage to nearside rear number plate light cover emitting slight white light

Fail 6 Jun 2014 133,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber worn & deteriorated

nearside roof marker light inoperative

slight damage to nearside rear number plate light cover emitting slight white light

Pass 10 Jun 2013 125,653 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f top position lamp inop

Fail 7 Jun 2013

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f top position lamp inop

Pass 31 May 2012 117,423 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 117,410 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front top marker lamp inop

Pass 19 May 2011 107,439 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

major engine oil leak

offside and nearside front top marker lamps inop

Pass 3 Jun 2010 92,241 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 92,241 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 78,115 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 78,115 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 70,986 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 70,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 57,801 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 46,552 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 46,552 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 PBY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GN03 PBY, 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 PBY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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