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GV03 FPC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,101 mi
Last recorded155,101 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 FPC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 155,101 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 155,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 147,971 miles

HEAVY corrosion to chassis, some of witch is starting to swell

HEAVY corrosion to o/s and n/s inner sill's, out of prescribed area's

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to o/s inner rear crossmember and sill behind rear bumper

damage to both front sill's

damage to o/s door mirror

heavy damage to n/s inner rear tyre side wall, near cord's

o/s front brake disc looks to have been getting hot

oil leak, sump pan corroded

scratches to screen

under body corrosion, front to rear, floor pan's and chassis box section's

Fail 14 Nov 2014 147,868 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak, sump pan corroded

scratches to screen

HEAVY corrosion to chassis, some of witch is starting to swell

HEAVY corrosion to o/s and n/s inner sill's, out of prescribed area's

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to o/s inner rear crossmember and sill behind rear bumper

damage to both front sill's

damage to o/s door mirror

heavy damage to n/s inner rear tyre side wall, near cord's

o/s front brake disc looks to have been getting hot

under body corrosion, front to rear, floor pan's and chassis box section's

Fail 18 Nov 2013 139,603 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

general corrosion underneath

scratches and cracks in screen

spare wheel missing

Pass 18 Nov 2013 139,603 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

general corrosion underneath

scratches and cracks in screen

spare wheel missing

Pass 12 Nov 2012 126,800 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion underneath

Fail 12 Nov 2012 126,800 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion underneath

Fail 2 Sep 2011 105,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in outer wall of o/s/f tyre

general corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Sep 2011 105,622 miles

cut in outer wall of o/s/f tyre

general corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Aug 2010 87,523 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 87,433 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

corrosion to both inner/outer sill pANELS

corrosion to chassis and all outriggers

corrosion to rear x member

Pass 28 Jul 2009 73,528 miles

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2008 65,808 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 65,765 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 55,689 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 40,385 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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GV03 FPC 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 GV03 FPC, 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 GV03 FPC registered?

GV03 FPC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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