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GV03 RVC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,124 mi
Last recorded144,124 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 144,124 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 144,101 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2015 141,847 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 138,796 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 138,796 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 136,467 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 132,958 miles

Centre rear Exhaust silencer begin to deteriorate & front pipe mount rubber adrift.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service Brake & Clutch pedal Anti-Slip pads worn on edges.

Small cracks in O/S Mirror.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 132,958 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Centre rear Exhaust silencer begin to deteriorate & front pipe mount rubber adrift.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service Brake & Clutch pedal Anti-Slip pads worn on edges.

Small cracks in O/S Mirror.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 129,341 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Clutch pedal Anti-Slip pad worn.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S Mirror slightly cracked.

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2011 129,341 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Clutch pedal Anti-Slip pad worn.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S Mirror slightly cracked.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2010 125,429 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 125,429 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 156,511 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 156,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 156,362 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 121,574 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 146,364 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 145,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RVC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RVC, 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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GV03 RVC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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