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FV52 GZJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,913 mi
Last recorded47,913 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 47,913 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 44,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 40,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 38,469 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 36,415 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 36,144 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 36,038 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 36,038 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 33,901 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 31,591 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 29,918 miles

Heavy corrosion to offside front inner wing, outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 2 May 2017 29,918 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both front to rears (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Heavy corrosion to offside front inner wing, outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 29,839 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 29,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,674 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,134 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 27,134 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,055 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,595 miles

Offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Apr 2011 23,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,991 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 21,991 miles

Centre Rear Upper Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 20,687 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 20,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,664 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,772 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 14,953 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 GZJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZJ, 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 GZJ registered?

FV52 GZJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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