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GX03 NWG

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,878 mi
Last recorded83,878 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 83,878 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule AXLE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 83,874 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to centre x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 83,129 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 83,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 82,483 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 82,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 80,730 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 77,563 miles

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

underside covered in sealer/tar

Pass 20 Mar 2020 76,703 miles

Nearside damage to sliding door and panel

Fail 20 Mar 2020 76,703 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling water pipes fouling steering column (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside damage to sliding door and panel

Nearside sliding door sticking

Offside water pipes resting on exhaust

Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,259 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 71,293 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,930 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,582 miles

Nearside STEP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,491 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 62,033 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,407 miles

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

steering rack top seal weeping

Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,823 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,220 miles

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

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

slight play in rack

viscus fan hub worn

Fail 20 Jun 2011 55,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in rack

viscus fan hub worn

Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,043 miles

noise at front wheels

Fail 28 Jun 2010 50,041 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

noise at front wheels

Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,635 miles

brake pipes to front corroding

ender bonnet extinguisher low pressure

subframe damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2009 42,635 miles

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

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

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

brake pipes to front corroding

ender bonnet extinguisher low pressure

subframe damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2007 29,759 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 24,336 miles

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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

this vehicle was presented with only 12 passenger seats this time

Pass 27 Jun 2005 17,318 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 NWG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWG, 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 NWG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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