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GV03 HLC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,644 mi
Last recorded155,644 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 155,644 miles

Auxiliary drive belt perished/ split

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished/ cracking and slightly miss shaped (4.1.E.1)

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded/ holed

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished/ cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside inner and outer sill corroded/ holed

Vehicle condition corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 155,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area multiple holes (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis shock mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis shock mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded multiple holes (2.4.A.3)

Auxiliary drive belt perished/ split

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished/ cracking and slightly miss shaped (4.1.E.1)

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded/ holed

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished/ cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside inner and outer sill corroded/ holed

Vehicle condition corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 145,669 miles

Inner sill rusted

Inner wheel arches rusted

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill rusted

Fail 2 Feb 2016 145,391 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front inner and outer wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

chassis corroded

nearside inner and outer sill corroded badly but no effecting vehicle structure

nearside rear tyre perished/ cracked but not deep enough to reach ply/ cords

offside inner sill corroded badly but not effecting vehicle structure

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 138,130 miles

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

chassis box sections behind rear wheels starting to corrode, not considered excessive

offside rear tyre has staple in sidewall

oil leak from gearbox

side windows dark tinted - not an mot testable item but may not be legal for road use under construction and use regs? -

slight noise but no roughness to front hub bearings nearside and offside

surface corrosion to underside at rear spring rear mounting points, not considered excessive

Fail 6 Jan 2015 138,119 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

chassis box sections behind rear wheels starting to corrode, not considered excessive

offside rear tyre has staple in sidewall

oil leak from gearbox

side windows dark tinted - not an mot testable item but may not be legal for road use under construction and use regs? -

slight noise but no roughness to front hub bearings nearside and offside

surface corrosion to underside at rear spring rear mounting points, not considered excessive

Fail 4 Jan 2014 129,993 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 129,993 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 115,945 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 106,595 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 95,811 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 87,093 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 87,093 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 76,845 miles

front discs very badly lipped and worn

nsr tyre low pressure - possible puncture

wipers poor

Fail 17 Nov 2008 76,199 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,615 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear brake performance slightly under

Fail 12 Nov 2007 46,615 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2006 20,941 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 HLC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HLC, 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 HLC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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