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GV03 YZU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

273,859 mi
Last recorded273,859 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 273,859 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 273,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnett on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 271,306 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 268,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 264,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near shocker top (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 264,165 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near shocker top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 259,879 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 254,417 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 248,717 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 248,717 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 233,739 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 233,678 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 224,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 216,244 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 216,242 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 202,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 187,938 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 170,415 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 159,355 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 152,505 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 123,278 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 YZU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YZU, 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 YZU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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