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GR03 CFF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

251,783 mi
Last recorded251,783 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 CFF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 251,783 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 251,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 238,038 miles

Offside Front check strap noisy

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

brake pedal rubber wearing

silencer outer skin rusting

Pass 3 Aug 2017 223,504 miles

front brake pads unable to assess in full

l/h and r/h front tyres close to min limit

Fail 21 Jul 2017 223,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' camera on screen (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads unable to assess in full

l/h and r/h front tyres close to min limit

Pass 20 Aug 2016 211,688 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 211,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 205,807 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Metal brake pipes greased

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under vehicle prescribed areas greased

Pass 19 Dec 2014 199,565 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside door step corroded

windscreen cracked but not in swept arear

Fail 19 Dec 2014 199,565 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside door step corroded

windscreen cracked but not in swept arear

Fail 17 Nov 2014 198,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside step corroded

windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Fail 20 Dec 2013 195,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise chip in windscreen

advise front brake discs show signs of wear

Pass 20 Dec 2013 195,587 miles

advise chip in windscreen

advise front brake discs show signs of wear

Pass 5 Jun 2006 137,018 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 CFF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 GR03 CFF, 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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What year was GR03 CFF registered?

GR03 CFF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is GR03 CFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR03 CFF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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