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GY03 HKB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,110 mi
Last recorded115,110 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 HKB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 115,110 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At nearside & offside front saddle/D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At rear crossmember. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 154,908 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside & Offside front to rear (rear sections). (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plated value 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Feed to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Feed to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle feed to rear wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At rear crossmember. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 152,281 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded At nearside & offside front (feed to flex hoses). (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside & Offside rear lamp units damaged.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Inner tyre wall cracked & perished. ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to rear wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened At nearside & offside front. (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At rear crossmember. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 152,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill area. (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill area. (Chalk marked) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill area. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb white. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear, rear section pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From feed to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall cracked and perished.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From feed to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From rear flexi to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside radiator lower mounting de-located/insecure.

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At rear cross member. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 147,629 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside rear across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 147,433 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Saddle/D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Saddle/D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working Nearside & offside rear (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside rear across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear @27%. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 137,272 miles

Bonnet tight to open

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak above starter

Engine oil soaked

Offside Front and nearside rear brake pipe have been cleaned and rechecked

brake pedal anti slip has been changed around with the clutch pedal anti slip

Fail 8 Apr 2016 137,123 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall perished and nail in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Bonnet tight to open

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak above starter

Engine oil soaked

Pass 8 May 2015 129,325 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust silincer outer casing corroded and deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2015 128,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded & deteriorated.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 May 2014 121,158 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front stering arm has slight play

offside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 6 May 2014 121,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front stering arm has slight play

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 4 May 2013 114,444 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 114,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 107,582 miles

slight play in near side front inner steering rack ball joint

Fail 30 Mar 2012 107,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

slight play in near side front inner steering rack ball joint

Pass 25 Apr 2011 97,853 miles

Rear number plate beginning to deteriorate.

Fail 22 Apr 2011 97,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear number plate beginning to deteriorate.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 90,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

number plates beginning to deteriorate.

slight play nearside of steering rack.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 83,317 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 83,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 78,606 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 70,121 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 25 Mar 2006 46,758 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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GY03 HKB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GY03 HKB, 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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GY03 HKB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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