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FV52 GVW

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

208,836 mi
Last recorded208,836 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 GVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 208,836 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes corroded advise attention (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front windscreen damaged advise repair /replace

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear inner w/arch areas corroded adv attn

Nearside mirror back missing

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides above rear avle (6.1.A.1)

oil leaks

Fail 15 Dec 2016 208,836 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes corroded advise attention (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front windscreen damaged advise repair /replace

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear inner w/arch areas corroded adv attn

Nearside mirror back missing

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides above rear avle (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2016 205,566 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 205,566 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 200,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 200,293 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 191,379 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills corroding

nearside rear registration lamp cover slightly damaged

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorating

offside front mud flap slightly insecure

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

we advise attention to nearside and offside rear inner sills

we advise the nearside front inner cv gaiter is replaced a.s.a.p

we advise the offside outer track rod end ball joint is replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 1 Sep 2012 178,202 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2011 163,179 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 163,179 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 154,096 miles

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

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

centre exhaust

chip zone A close to limits

front and rear brakes slightly uneven and rears slight runout

front brake discs wearing thin reccomend attention soon

front lower arm inner bushes starting crack

front wipers

slight play nearside trackrod end

Pass 16 Feb 2010 154,096 miles

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

centre exhaust

chip zone A close to limits

front and rear brakes slightly uneven and rears slight runout

front brake discs wearing thin reccomend attention soon

front lower arm inner bushes starting crack

front wipers

slight play nearside trackrod end

Pass 26 Jan 2009 143,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

brake pedal rubber

slight runout rear brakes

Pass 31 Jan 2008 80,799 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 103,875 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 82,022 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 82,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GVW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV52 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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What year was FV52 GVW registered?

FV52 GVW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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