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ExpiredMileage
272,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH INNER TIE RODS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH INNER TIE RODS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear EXHAUST BOXES DE-LAMINATING DUE TO CORROSION
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LADDER CHASIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front fog lights not working
Nearside Front mirror case damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
back box corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction does not illuminate (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step and inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking insecure in to rack (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front fog lights not working
Nearside Front mirror case damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
back box corroded
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obstructed (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking pipes from pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear plate lamp lense missing
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear springs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
exhaust system deteriorated
Offside Body panel slightly loose front wing corroded.... (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside lens.... (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Power steering oil low in reservoir........
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Body panel slightly loose front wing corroded.... (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside lens.... (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Power steering oil low in reservoir........
Central exhaust silencer very deteriorated....
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.... (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis extensions 8 bolts and nuts missing (something recently removed.)ADVISE TO REPLACE 8 BOLTS AND NUTS ....) (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Central exhaust silencer very deteriorated....
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.... (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis extensions 8 bolts and nuts missing (something recently removed.)ADVISE TO REPLACE 8 BOLTS AND NUTS ....) (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Central exhaust silencer very deteriorated....
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis extension 8 bolts and nuts Recently missing (somethings been removed.) ADVISE TO REPLACE .... (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear handbrake effort only just passed MOT limits....
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r fog lamp lens broken
n/s/r marker light not working
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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/r fog lamp lens broken
n/s/r marker light not working
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
center o/s marker missing
CRACK IN OFFSIDE OF WINDSCREEN...
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
off side front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front wiper blades a little smeary
near side door mirror glass slightly damaged but does not affect view to rear
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside and offside rear, lower bumper brackets cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside and offside rear, lower bumper brackets cracked
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GV03 DZE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 GV03 DZE, 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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GV03 DZE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 2003.
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