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GV03 RSZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

187,912 mi
Last recorded187,912 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 RSZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 187,912 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 181,939 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 181,932 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 169,638 miles

wipers poor / n/s mirror cracked / slight play in steering rack / r/o/s shock absorber moist

Fail 21 Aug 2008 169,624 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

wipers poor / n/s mirror cracked / slight play in steering rack / r/o/s shock absorber moist

Pass 7 Aug 2007 160,458 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 160,489 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 140,473 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 139,912 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 RSZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

GV03 RSZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is GV03 RSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV03 RSZ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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