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GV03 EDC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,592 mi
Last recorded187,592 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 EDC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 187,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion both front to rear and rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various welding repairs to under body (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welding repairs to rear sections of both chassis rails under vehicle (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 187,559 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and step well area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outer rigger near to shock absorber upper mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear section of main chassis around load sensing valve bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre section of inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear section of main chassis above rear axle around bump stop mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and rear axle brake pipes surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advance wear to inner surface of both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 183,620 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to vehicle under body. various welding repairs carried out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security main chassis section corroded near to brake load sensing valve mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 178,700 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2020 175,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 18 May 2019 155,773 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear chassis corroded

nearside rear sill corroded

Fail 18 May 2019 155,773 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear chassis corroded

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 140,505 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack to lower part of screen (8.3.1d)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (2.4.A.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2018 140,505 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack to lower part of screen (8.3.1d)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (2.4.A.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2017 132,276 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 May 2016 125,848 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2016 125,848 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2015 123,229 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside inner door sill / step corroded

offside wiper blade poor

rear chassis rails corrodeing

Fail 7 May 2015 123,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside inner door sill / step corroded

offside wiper blade poor

rear chassis rails corrodeing

Pass 9 May 2014 117,693 miles

offside door mirror damaged

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear chassis rails corrodeing

Pass 4 May 2013 112,563 miles

Aux drive belt broke during MOT test (Battery light now on)

Both front lower wishbone bushes perishing

Both front sills damaged

Front brake discs lipped

Front wiper blades getting poor

O/S door mirror damaged (STRONG ADVISE)

Slight rear brake inbalance

Fail 2 May 2013 112,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Aux drive belt broke during MOT test (Battery light now on)

Both front lower wishbone bushes perishing

Both front sills damaged

Front brake discs lipped

Front wiper blades getting poor

O/S door mirror damaged (STRONG ADVISE)

Slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 25 Apr 2012 110,042 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 110,014 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 101,582 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 86,001 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 86,001 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,238 miles

near-side-front door sill damaged

off-side-front door sill damaged

Fail 2 May 2008 61,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 61,770 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,430 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 11,492 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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GV03 EDC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GV03 EDC, 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 EDC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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