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GX03 NVW

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,418 mi
Last recorded118,418 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 NVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2017 118,418 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT to REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage SIDE DOOR (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Retractable step not operating correctly (6.1.E.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges.

Front brake discs corroded and pitted.

Offside front inner wing corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Pass 31 May 2016 113,927 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 107,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 107,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 103,997 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R side marker light lens missing

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 103,997 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R side marker light lens missing

Pass 26 Feb 2013 98,880 miles

Front brake discs corroded on the inside of the discs

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak from oil filter housing

The 3 other tyres are all low

Fail 26 Feb 2013 98,880 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Front brake discs corroded on the inside of the discs

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak from oil filter housing

The 3 other tyres are all low

Pass 22 Mar 2012 92,834 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 84,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 84,781 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 71,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,267 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,914 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,169 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,243 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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GX03 NVW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NVW, 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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What year was GX03 NVW registered?

GX03 NVW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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