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GY03 HKV

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

213,793 mi
Last recorded213,793 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 HKV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 213,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

previous mot repair patches undersealed unable to asses condition

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 15 May 2015 213,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 18 Apr 2014 192,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

nearside of windscreen damaged/cracked

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside under step corroding

offside front chassis under bonnet corroded

total under side of vehicle heavily wax oiled

Pass 7 Mar 2013 175,894 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 175,894 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 160,538 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 160,165 miles

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 144,923 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 144,909 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 129,018 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 128,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 113,524 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 102,236 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 84,017 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 83,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 64,519 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 64,423 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 HKV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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