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GX03 NWS

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

40,646 mi
Last recorded40,646 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 40,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 40,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged pick up ring (1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 33,278 miles

corrosion rear inner sills

corrosion rear outer sill

Pass 14 Apr 2023 32,332 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 31,852 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 31,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 28,834 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 23,894 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 23,637 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 23,486 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 23,196 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 22,316 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 22,316 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 20,905 miles

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Reverse lights not working

Pass 21 Jun 2013 19,967 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,393 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 19,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 18,256 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 18,256 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 16,640 miles

Slight chip in windscreen centre Wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 30 Jun 2009 15,760 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 13,944 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.12.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,944 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 11,519 miles

interior rear door handle missing/broken

Pass 3 Jul 2006 9,411 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 NWS is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

GX03 NWS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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