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DV03 GVW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,141 mi
Last recorded216,141 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 GVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 216,141 miles

front lower arm bushes cracked

front road spings corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s mirror smashed

o/s/r and front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

steering rack pinion seal leaking

Fail 2 Jun 2014 216,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front lower arm bushes cracked

front road spings corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s mirror smashed

o/s/r and front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

steering rack pinion seal leaking

Pass 29 May 2013 187,425 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Small amount of play in offside steering rack tie rod

Fail 29 May 2013 187,425 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Small amount of play in offside steering rack tie rod

Pass 30 May 2012 179,513 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside door mirror cracked

Play in offside steering rack tie rod

Fail 29 May 2012 179,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside door mirror cracked

Play in offside steering rack tie rod

Pass 2 Jun 2011 159,691 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 159,691 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn thin.

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Jun 2010 143,256 miles

front discs and pads worn

handbrake cable casing cracked

n/s front seatbelt damaged

o/s mirror cracked

rear tyres close to wear markers

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2009
Pass 14 Apr 2008 111,663 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 111,663 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 89,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 69,482 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 69,482 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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DV03 GVW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV03 GVW, 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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DV03 GVW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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