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GX03 NWL

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,167 mi
Last recorded71,167 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 71,167 miles

Offside Front supporting panels corrosion o/s/f

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 71,179 miles

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear part of exhaust missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front supporting panels corrosion o/s/f

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 71,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body has an unsafe modification wheel arch falling off (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body above rear axle both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

general body corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2024 65,848 miles

front bumper damage

general corrosion to vehicle

Fail 17 May 2024 65,826 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury damage caused by corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main ladder chassis beam behind fuel tank large corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front bumper damage

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 9 May 2023 63,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear sills corroded

Fail 2 May 2023 63,935 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged second to last row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear sills corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 62,123 miles

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

Offside sill corroded

battery light on.

Fail 28 Jan 2022 62,111 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near engine crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

battery fault light on.

Pass 18 Jan 2021 61,714 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 61,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 60,116 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 52,523 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,998 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,264 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,992 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,919 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,196 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 28,944 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,236 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,536 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,503 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 13,058 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 10,047 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 NWL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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