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CV03 VPR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

210,793 mi
Last recorded210,793 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 VPR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 210,793 miles

vehicle underside rusty & welded

Fail 16 Apr 2019 210,793 miles

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

vehicle underside rusty & welded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 203,389 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside rusty in places & welded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 203,389 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside rusty in places & welded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 185,952 miles

ADVISE CORROSION ALL OVER UNDERSIDE

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

Nearside sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 185,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded IN FRONT OF REAR SPRING (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded IN FRONT OF REAR SPRING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded IN FRONT OF REAR SPRING (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking BRAKE PIPE IN CENTRE (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

ADVISE CORROSION ALL OVER UNDERSIDE

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 173,957 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 173,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 163,732 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 160,850 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 160,837 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 157,909 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 152,127 miles

Nearside Front 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. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 152,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 145,439 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2011 145,439 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 135,875 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 135,875 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 111,598 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 111,598 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 88,812 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 88,812 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 67,043 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 46,573 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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CV03 VPR 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 CV03 VPR, 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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CV03 VPR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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