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GV03 ZFD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,482 mi
Last recorded179,482 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2013 179,482 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks from engine? oil leaks from rear axle? oil leaks from n/s/r. possx wheel cylinder? or hub seal.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 179,482 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks from engine? oil leaks from rear axle? oil leaks from n/s/r. possx wheel cylinder? or hub seal.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 164,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

fuel leaks?

handbrake weak performance req; servicing

oil leaks?

Pass 31 Oct 2012 164,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

fuel leaks?

handbrake weak performance req; servicing

oil leaks?

Pass 18 Oct 2011 141,075 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 141,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r back plate damp

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 12 Oct 2010 140,116 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 140,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 126,495 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 126,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 102,018 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 63,751 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 141,774 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 ZFD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZFD, 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 ZFD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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