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GV03 UWB

2003 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,066 mi
Last recorded116,066 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 UWB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 116,066 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Nearside Front Obligatory cover missing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Underneath corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2019 116,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Nearside Front Obligatory cover missing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Underneath corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2018 103,551 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 99,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 94,385 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 88,572 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 81,100 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 81,100 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 72,028 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 72,028 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 63,345 miles

Clutch slave cylinder wet

Nearside mirror cover missing

Power steering pump slightly wet

Fail 6 Feb 2012 63,345 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Clutch slave cylinder wet

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside front tyre presure slightly low

Offside number plate slight dim

Power steering pump slightly wet

Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,581 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 55,581 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 2 Feb 2010 47,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant level low

n/s mirror backing missing

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2010 47,702 miles

coolant level low

n/s mirror backing missing

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,285 miles

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

n/s mirror backing missing

o/s mirror condition/security poor

parking brake lever comes up high

propshaft coupling slightly deteriorated

slight play o/s inner track rod

slight play rear diff bearings

Fail 28 Jan 2009 40,285 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s mirror backing missing

o/s mirror condition/security poor

parking brake lever comes up high

propshaft coupling slightly deteriorated

slight play o/s inner track rod

slight play rear diff bearings

Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,994 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 31,991 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 24,194 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 24,194 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 15,679 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 UWB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UWB, 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 UWB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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