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GV03 DZE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

272,820 mi
Last recorded272,820 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 DZE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 272,820 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 272,819 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 268,695 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 261,194 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 261,188 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 260,956 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 257,738 miles

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........

Fail 9 Dec 2020 257,738 miles

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........

Pass 10 May 2019 245,680 miles

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))

Fail 9 May 2019 245,680 miles

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))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 245,674 miles

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....

Pass 16 Apr 2018 241,237 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 241,230 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 238,112 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 233,637 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 233,637 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 229,027 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 221,050 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 216,895 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 216,890 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 210,959 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 202,616 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 195,545 miles

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 195,545 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 187,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2008 178,665 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 169,239 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 169,239 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 160,869 miles

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

nearside and offside rear, lower bumper brackets cracked

Fail 12 May 2006 160,869 miles

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

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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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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