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GU03 JKJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,330 mi
Last recorded164,330 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 JKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 164,330 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 150,975 miles

both front tyres low inner edges

o/side front brake pads low

o/side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Nov 2013 137,758 miles

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

off side rear hand brake part sized.

Pass 10 Nov 2012 127,279 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 115,790 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 102,143 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 102,143 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 86,372 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 72,336 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

new discs fitted with old pads,discs starting to mark as per last discs. n/s/f brake efficiency slightly lower than o/s/f

Fail 28 Oct 2008 71,990 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

wipers poor

Pass 13 Nov 2007 61,238 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 159,007 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 JKJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 GU03 JKJ, 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 GU03 JKJ registered?

GU03 JKJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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