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GX03 FKV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

129,036 mi
Last recorded129,036 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 FKV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 129,036 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Cab heavily corroded

Chassis heavily corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 129,033 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light lens brokren (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Cab heavily corroded

Chassis heavily corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 126,927 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper position lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

outer sills corrored

tipper body corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2024 126,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper position lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

outer sills corrored

tipper body corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 122,848 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all 4 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area corrored but just outside persribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row of seats ()

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

outer sills corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2023 122,842 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back of cab and cross member behind making centre bearing insecure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all 4 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area corrored but just outside persribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row of seats ()

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 200,002 miles

Both handbrake cables deteriorated.

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded

Nearside Front step inner area rusty

Nearside Rear indicator lens broken

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill rusty

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle cab and chassis in rusty condition

central electrical box insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2022 119,993 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded load valve insecure (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Both handbrake cables deteriorated.

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded

Nearside Front step inner area rusty

Nearside Rear indicator lens broken

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill rusty

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle cab and chassis in rusty condition

central electrical box insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2021 116,699 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Front x member coroded quite near prop bearing mount but not in zone

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner /outtersills very corroded but not in presibe zone

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear seats removed as crew cab there for not in presibe zone (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 116,699 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Front x member coroded quite near prop bearing mount but not in zone

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner /outtersills very corroded but not in presibe zone

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear seats removed as crew cab there for not in presibe zone (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 111,951 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear of cab and chassis heaverly corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 111,951 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 brake pipes from rear hoses to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear of cab and chassis heaverly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 103,280 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

center propshaft mount starting to corrode

Fail 26 Nov 2019 103,280 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

center propshaft mount starting to corrode

Pass 19 Nov 2018 100,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front step area corroded but not prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre appears to be under inflated

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

propshaft center mount corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2018 100,429 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front step area corroded but not prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre appears to be under inflated

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

propshaft center mount corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2017 91,544 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 91,496 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 82,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2015 71,119 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 71,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 59,453 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 59,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 49,740 miles

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

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

only 2 passenger seats fitted at of test

Fail 30 Oct 2013 49,740 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

only 2 passenger seats fitted at of test

Pass 20 Oct 2012 41,215 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 40,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 28,158 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 20,704 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 16,837 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 15,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Feb 2009 15,106 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,294 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Mar 2007 11,764 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front offside tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Mar 2007 11,764 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2006 9,437 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side and off side front tyres worn on edge

Fail 15 Mar 2006 9,437 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side and off side front tyres worn on edge

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 FKV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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

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