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FV52 GKO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

238,921 mi
Last recorded238,921 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 GKO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 238,921 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 238,775 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 231,965 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 218,823 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 218,817 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Electrical wiring inadequately secured rubbing on pipes and cable (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 206,657 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 196,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill holed and corroded not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Outer marker light not working

Offside Front Inner wing holed and corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 10 May 2017 196,940 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sill holed and corroded not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Outer marker light not working

Offside Front Inner wing holed and corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 8 Apr 2016 187,414 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 177,279 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 166,984 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 157,020 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 143,031 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 143,031 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 132,455 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 117,695 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 107,516 miles

slight rust

Pass 3 Mar 2008 100,126 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 89,969 miles

condition of front discs

Pass 24 Feb 2006 74,870 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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FV52 GKO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV52 GKO, 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 FV52 GKO registered?

FV52 GKO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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