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FV52 GZN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,791 mi
Last recorded157,791 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 GZN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2016 157,791 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s under sill all corroded to outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f under wheel arch around suspension chassis tower (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r chassis corner corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s under sill all corroded to outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre has flat spots on inner edge of tread

o/s/f tyre approaching wear markers

Pass 16 Jun 2015 143,856 miles

handbrake travel high

n/s/r chassis/body under rear bumper corner corroded and weakening

o/s/f undersill to step corroded but not cocidered excessive

o/s/r outer sill to rear wheel arch slightly weakening but not concidered excessive

vehicle underside dry and showing surface corrosion on chassis and components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 143,822 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

handbrake travel high

n/s/r chassis/body under rear bumper corner corroded and weakening

o/s/f undersill to step corroded but not cocidered excessive

o/s/r outer sill to rear wheel arch slightly weakening but not concidered excessive

vehicle underside dry and showing surface corrosion on chassis and components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 132,990 miles

drivers door mirror cover missing

exhaust silencer outer skin peeling off

Fail 4 Jun 2014 132,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door mirror cover missing

exhaust silencer outer skin peeling off

Pass 11 Apr 2013 128,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 121,964 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 115,265 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 115,264 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 107,133 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 107,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 96,713 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 96,713 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 87,668 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 87,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 78,267 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 62,623 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 GZN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GZN, 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 GZN registered?

FV52 GZN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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