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GV03 EFD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,513 mi
Last recorded155,513 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 155,513 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 155,511 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 152,584 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 152,582 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings over axle (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 150,691 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 150,691 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened rear of rear (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 148,845 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 148,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 147,142 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 145,055 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 142,966 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 142,966 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 May 2011 140,564 miles

offside front disc in poor condition.

Pass 21 May 2010 138,446 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 138,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 136,023 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 126,346 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 126,346 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2007 100,447 miles

near side mirror lens has slight damage NOT effecting view to rear

Pass 10 May 2006 72,824 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 EFD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EFD, 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 EFD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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