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GX03 FHR

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

279,749 mi
Last recorded279,749 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 FHR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 279,749 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 263,355 miles

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

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

Vehicle fitted with 8 seats at the time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2016 248,216 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes above fuel tank

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 May 2015 226,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

sills starting to corrode

Fail 28 Apr 2015 226,210 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sills starting to corrode

Pass 30 Apr 2014 204,637 miles

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

Prop.shaft center bearings slightly worn

Fail 28 Apr 2014 204,637 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Prop.shaft center bearings slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2013 182,838 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 182,815 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 155,185 miles

only 12 passeger seats fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Apr 2012 155,185 miles

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

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

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

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

only 12 passeger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2009 70,181 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 70,175 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,999 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 49,704 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 41,992 miles

Vehicle has N/S/R double seat removed, luggage cage fitted. 12 Passenger seats only fitted

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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GX03 FHR is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GX03 FHR, 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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GX03 FHR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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