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GR03 CEN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

88,298 mi
Last recorded88,298 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 CEN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 88,298 miles

Front bumper slightly loose

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mudwing holed/rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 87,129 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 87,068 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step corrosion/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,583 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 76,574 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Wheel binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,204 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear center pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Chassis starting to corrode nsf

Pass 11 Jan 2021 75,412 miles

exhaust outer layer very rusty/poor condition.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

vehicle under side signs of age related corrosion.

Pass 3 Feb 2020 74,449 miles

both n/s and o/s front inner wheel arches signs of corrosion.

crack in front screen at top.

exhaust outer layer very rusty/poor condition.

o/s/f head lamp (kick up on the wrong side)

rear suspension bump stops missing.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

vehicle under side signs of age related corrosion.

Pass 15 Jan 2019 73,041 miles

crack in front screen at top.

exhaust outer layer poor condition.

n/s/f inner wheel arch signs of corrosion.

o/s/f inner wheel arch signs of corrosion.

rear suspension bump stops missing/adrift.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

vehicle underside showing signs of age related corrosion.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 71,673 miles

Central Exhaust poor condition

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

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Upper Seat mount at floor starting to corrode

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes inc front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 70,363 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 70,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front inner/outer sill section inc step corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 68,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 66,855 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 66,851 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 63,606 miles

slight corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

Fail 17 Dec 2013 63,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

slight corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 21 Dec 2012 61,331 miles

rear tyres 3mm 215/75R16C

Fail 14 Dec 2012 61,331 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyres 3mm 215/75R16C

Pass 23 Nov 2011 54,152 miles

front brake discs corodded/worn

Pass 22 Nov 2010 46,866 miles

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

battery light on

front discs poor condition

Fail 22 Nov 2010 46,866 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

battery light on

front discs poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2009 44,309 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

battery light on

Fail 7 Dec 2009 44,309 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery light on

Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,966 miles

alternator light on

Fail 15 Dec 2008 40,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

alternator light on

Pass 13 Dec 2007 34,795 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 27,498 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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GR03 CEN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GR03 CEN, 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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GR03 CEN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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