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GR03 CFY

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,382 mi
Last recorded171,382 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 CFY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2017 171,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area next to top shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / out rigger next to rear spring swing shackle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to spring mounting / out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area next to shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 163,420 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2016 163,357 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe /box clamp loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2015 158,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 158,701 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 151,359 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 151,352 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 145,466 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 138,959 miles

p/s pipes surce rust

Pass 14 Jan 2011 132,679 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 125,310 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 125,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 117,699 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 80,182 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front wiper blades smeering

Pass 19 Aug 2006 56,466 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 CFY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CFY, 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 CFY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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