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GU03 JHF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

190,823 mi
Last recorded190,823 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 190,823 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 190,823 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 186,328 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 186,318 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 181,919 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/front brake disc's rusty

spare tyre flat

Fail 19 Nov 2014 181,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/front brake disc's rusty

spare tyre flat

Pass 20 Nov 2013 177,612 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 173,083 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 173,079 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 169,526 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 169,526 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 164,994 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 4 Nov 2009 161,616 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 161,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 157,042 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 145,061 miles

n/s/f tyre worn near limit on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre worn near limit on inner edge.

Fail 3 Mar 2008 145,049 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn near limit on inner edge.

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored on inner face.

o/s/r tyre worn near limit on inner edge.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 117,734 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 97,692 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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GU03 JHF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JHF, 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 JHF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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