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GR03 CJV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

258,563 mi
Last recorded258,563 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 258,563 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 249,227 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 249,119 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 239,789 miles

centre silencer box in poor conditoin

this vehicle has been converted to a motorhome

Fail 10 Dec 2015 239,789 miles

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

centre silencer box in poor conditoin

this vehicle has been converted to a motorhome

Pass 7 Aug 2014 234,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

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

n/s/mirror casing damaged

o/s/&n/s/r/inner wings corroded

silencer outer casing corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2014 234,108 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

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

n/s/mirror casing damaged

o/s/&n/s/r/inner wings corroded

silencer outer casing corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2012 220,663 miles

2nd silencer starting to deteriorate

offside front & nearside front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

offside wiper blade torn on end

Pass 16 Dec 2011 203,458 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 203,456 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

power steering fluid below minimum

Pass 30 Jul 2010 183,428 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 183,428 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2009 169,529 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front wheelbearing very noisy

Pass 18 Aug 2008 160,773 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 160,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 137,825 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 137,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 100,324 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 CJV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CJV, 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 CJV registered?

GR03 CJV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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