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FV52 GRZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,877 mi
Last recorded139,877 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 139,877 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 136,303 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust deteriorated and slight leak

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 17 May 2012 128,803 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion on compsd and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes // presence of sealant

Pass 17 May 2012 128,803 miles

corrosion on compsd and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes // presence of sealant

Pass 14 Sep 2011 120,767 miles

steering and susp slight // tyres // spring bushes

Fail 14 Sep 2011 120,767 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

steering and susp slight // tyres // spring bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2010 110,558 miles

corrosion on comps and strcuture // steering and susp slight // mirror

Fail 22 Sep 2010 110,558 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

corrosion on comps and strcuture // steering and susp slight // mirror

Pass 21 Sep 2009 100,979 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 88,801 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 88,800 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,242 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 68,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 42,565 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 37,909 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 GRZ 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 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GRZ, 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 GRZ registered?

FV52 GRZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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