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GU03 HXV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

404,505 mi
Last recorded404,505 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 HXV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 404,505 miles

Body not fully secure wooden beams starting to split (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Cab steps/inner sills and front inner wheel arches corroded outside of mot prescribed areas

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 404,494 miles

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure fixing bolts loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body not fully secure wooden beams starting to split (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Cab steps/inner sills and front inner wheel arches corroded outside of mot prescribed areas

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 403,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front cab step corroded outside of MOT prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just meets min requirements ( 16%) - may indicate adjustment/repair required

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 403,667 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front cab step corroded outside of MOT prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just meets min requirements ( 16%) - may indicate adjustment/repair required

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 400,968 miles

Age related surface corrosion to chassis and underside components

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 399,234 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch lower box sections (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 399,104 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking @ rack (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch lower box sections (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

parking brake cables in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2017 396,750 miles

Nearside Front lower windscreen cracked

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 396,750 miles

Nearside Front lower windscreen cracked

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 394,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2015 390,939 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside windscreen has damage not obscuring drivers view.

nearside wiper blade torn on ends.

Fail 20 May 2015 390,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside windscreen has damage not obscuring drivers view.

nearside wiper blade torn on ends.

Pass 19 May 2014 388,179 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 388,173 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 368,532 miles

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

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

door mirrors lose

Fail 26 Mar 2013 368,532 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

door mirrors lose

Pass 6 Mar 2012 345,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 345,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 321,260 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 321,259 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

screws pretruding from both mirrors

Pass 16 Mar 2010 282,121 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 282,121 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 249,448 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 249,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2008 214,708 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 185,667 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 185,664 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f well bearing

Pass 22 Mar 2006 142,390 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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GU03 HXV 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 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 GU03 HXV, 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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GU03 HXV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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