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GV03 RVN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

245,165 mi
Last recorded245,165 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 245,165 miles

Corrosion on underbody

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both NSF & OSF (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Minor surface corrosion on wings around vehicle

Nearside Front Bumper slightly damaged

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both NSR & OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 239,730 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undercariage corosion

Pass 1 May 2017 239,143 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 239,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 217,222 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2016 217,222 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2015 193,809 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 193,805 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

nsr tyre has nail in tread

osf seat belt slightly frayed

osf tyre low on tread and has nail in it

Pass 9 Apr 2014 184,719 miles

engine oil leak

front and rear chassis rails have surface corrosion

lower sill panels corroded

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear metal brake pipe has surface corrosion

slight inner steering rack joint play

Pass 15 Apr 2013 180,801 miles

both inner and outer lower sill panels have surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre perishing and nails in tread

Fail 15 Apr 2013 180,801 miles

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

both inner and outer lower sill panels have surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre perishing and nails in tread

power steering fluid level on min mark

Pass 19 May 2012 175,240 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front section of sill damaged

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 9 May 2011 169,156 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 169,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2010 163,402 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 163,402 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 157,603 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 153,814 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 143,976 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 136,458 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 RVN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GV03 RVN, 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 RVN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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