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GJ52 DCV

2003 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

79,155 mi
Last recorded79,155 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Iveco Daily107,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 DCV
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 79,155 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose

Fail 18 Sep 2025 79,149 miles

Central Front Power steering component insecure Pipes across front of engine not secured (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Chassis to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Structure under belt mount corroded on underside of vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Hand brake lever on calliper seized (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Constant leak from n/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of underside corroded some of which are aluminium repairs, the vehicle has a separate chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion hole in front of passenger step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing has large corrosion hole but which has no components attached to it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 79,043 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of corrosion on underside none of which are structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 79,043 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 79,038 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion on underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing has small corrosion hole not affecting other components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive general engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 79,038 miles

Brake cable damaged cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion on underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing has small corrosion hole not affecting other components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive general engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 79,035 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 76,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 76,114 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 71,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under body corrosion setting in

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 65,407 miles

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

Rear light unit damaged x 2

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 56,873 miles

Under body corrosion setting in

Fail 11 May 2017 56,857 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter is leaking (7.2.3)

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

Under body corrosion setting in

Pass 14 May 2016 47,978 miles

nearside door trim missing

Fail 12 May 2016 47,969 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door trim missing

Pass 8 Oct 2014 44,482 miles

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

bonnet safety catch inoperative

nearside front and rear tyres perished on sidewalls

two seats missing from the rear

Fail 3 Oct 2014 44,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

bonnet safety catch inoperative

nearside front and rear tyres perished on sidewalls

two seats missing from the rear

Fail 22 May 2014 44,364 miles

Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both o/s/r & n/s/r park brake acctuating levers on rear calipers siezed in the on position

Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,173 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,769 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 23,878 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear wheel trim fitted wrong for tyre valve

Pass 5 Feb 2009 21,588 miles

chip to windscreen n/s and showing signs of scraches

Pass 8 Feb 2008 18,472 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 18,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,240 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 11,998 miles

How Reliable is the Iveco Daily?

Based on 817,098 MOT tests across 76,231 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
8,167
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
76,231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,319
Registration plate lamp not working 38,656
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,483
position lamp(s) not working 25,160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 24,468
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GJ52 DCV is a 2003 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2003 Iveco Daily models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 107,324 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 Iveco Daily fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ52 DCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco Daily typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Iveco Daily is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ52 DCV is a 2003 Iveco Daily, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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