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FV03 WVP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,987 mi
Last recorded177,987 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 WVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 177,987 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 177,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 166,497 miles

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

both front suspension springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers damp

brake pedal rubber starting to split

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front lower suspension arm bush starting to seperate

underneath of vehicle corroded throughout

Fail 27 Mar 2012 166,497 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front suspension springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers damp

brake pedal rubber starting to split

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front lower suspension arm bush starting to seperate

underneath of vehicle corroded throughout

Pass 29 Mar 2011 150,437 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 150,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 132,663 miles

corrosion to near side front outer wheel arch

front brake disics slighty corroded

hand brake lever close to end of reserve travel

near side and off side outer sills corroded

near side front lower susension arm rear bush starting to seperate

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

off side rear shock absorber slighty damp

under neath of vehicle corroded throughout

Pass 2 Mar 2009 117,867 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 117,863 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 85,043 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2008 85,043 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 44,181 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 27,329 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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FV03 WVP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FV03 WVP, 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 FV03 WVP registered?

FV03 WVP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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