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GU52 RVL

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,677 mi
Last recorded96,677 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 RVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 96,677 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 96,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis above o/s subframe mount bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

11 rear seats fitted at time of test

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer tyre dated 2016

Pass 7 Apr 2025 96,061 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 96,050 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 96,033 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended seat 12 (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended seat 13 (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended seat8 (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus both inner tyres (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 95,017 miles

4 out of 6 tyres dot marked 2015

h/brake cables chaffing wheels

Fail 16 Jan 2024 92,967 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged row 5 (7.1.2 (b) (i))

4 out of 6 tyres dot marked 2015

h/brake cables chaffing wheels

Pass 30 Jan 2023 93,355 miles

row 2 seat 4 removed. 12 rear seats fitted at time of retest

Fail 25 Jan 2023 93,355 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended row 2 seat 6 (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended row 1 seat 1 (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt damaged row 2 seat4 (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 92,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill has heavy corrosion but not holed

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 90,690 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 89,089 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

side door step lamp

Fail 7 Jan 2020 89,089 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged 2nd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

heat sheild insecure

side door step lamp

Pass 14 Jan 2019 85,969 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 83,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

only 13 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2017 81,341 miles

inner face of front brake discs in poor condition

only 7 passenger seats at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,544 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 77,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 72,944 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 66,076 miles

inner face on front discs pitted

Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,997 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,994 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,228 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 45,222 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,482 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,946 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 27,421 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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GU52 RVL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GU52 RVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU52 RVL registered?

GU52 RVL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is GU52 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 RVL shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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