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GN03 PHV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

393,369 mi
Last recorded393,369 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 393,369 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 371,457 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 359,192 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 340,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 317,834 miles

Surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2020 278,001 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion under body of vehicle

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 278,001 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion under body of vehicle

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 227,075 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 172,677 miles

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion WINGS (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 172,677 miles

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

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion WINGS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 168,766 miles

Both front inner sills corroded

Both front inner wheel arches corroding

Nail in nearside rear outer tyre

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Offside rear inner tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Residue on fuel tank but no obvious signs of a leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 165,244 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Both rear brake drums slightly warped

Nearside rear outer tyre side wall slightly damaged

Offside front seatbelt starting to fray

Oil weep

Pass 17 Jul 2014 161,027 miles

Both rear leaf spring forward bushes deteriorating

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Front brake ferrules corroded

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Offside front wing mirror cover missing

Oil leak

Rear brake drums warped

Pass 22 Jul 2013 156,972 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Clutch & brake pedal rubbers worn

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Offside rear brake drum slightly warped

Oil leak

Rear antiroll bar centre bushes worn

Rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorating

Slight play in both front track rod end ball joints

Stone chips in windscreen

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2012 153,049 miles

Wipers starting to smear

Brake load valve stiff

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear anti-role bar drop link upper bolt loose

Oil dampness on engine

Play in both rear anti-role bar center bushes

Play in both rear anti-role bar drop links

Play in both track rod end ball joints

Rear exhaust hanger in slight poor condition

Small split in nearside lower arm ball joint gaiter

Various small chips in windscreen

Washers would benifit from adjustment

Pass 6 Jul 2011 147,516 miles

Brake load valve stiff

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front antiroll bar centre bushes slightly worn

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside front tyre valve slightly perished

Nearside rear antiroll bar link rod has slight play in

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside rear tyre perishing

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

Rear antiroll bar centre bushes worn

Slight play in steering column lower UJ

Steering rack leaking

Various small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2010 140,329 miles

both rear half shafts have slight end float

front brake discs slightly pitted and worn (strong advise)

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear outer tyre low on air

offside front headlamp pattern slightly weak

offside front wheel bearing starting to become noisy

rear anti roll bar center bushes worn slightly

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2009 132,267 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 132,264 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 131,386 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 94,888 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 69,919 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 69,914 miles

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

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 PHV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN03 PHV, 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 PHV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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