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GY03 UBG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

229,945 mi
Last recorded229,945 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 UBG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 229,945 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 229,257 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 228,432 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 227,388 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 227,036 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 226,011 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 226,007 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2014 225,630 miles

both front steps holed outside prescribed areas

heavy underside corrosion

Fail 2 May 2014 225,630 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both front steps holed outside prescribed areas

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2013 224,653 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2012 222,217 miles

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2011 219,476 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 219,470 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

entire underside of vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion

offside front inner sill is corroded and holed not within prescribed area

Pass 22 Jun 2010 214,834 miles

Hole in rear cross section near spare wheel carrier

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 15 Jun 2010 214,612 miles

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

Corrosion hole in rear cross section.(spare wheel carrier)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2010 214,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Corrosion hole in rear cross section.(spare wheel carrier)

Glow plug light flashing

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2009 206,006 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 192,242 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 174,328 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 172,053 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 132,832 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 UBG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GY03 UBG, 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 GY03 UBG registered?

GY03 UBG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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