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GV52 OBS

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,725 mi
Last recorded117,725 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 OBS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 117,725 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 115,002 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre unevenly wearing.

Offside Front Wheel arch has slight corrosion but no sharp edges.

Fail 26 Feb 2019 115,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre unevenly wearing.

Offside Front Wheel arch has slight corrosion but no sharp edges.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,730 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 110,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,463 miles

some surface rust on rear sills

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 84,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 83,169 miles

front pads 1/2 worn

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 9 Jul 2015 83,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads 1/2 worn

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2014 80,339 miles

air con niosy

n/s/f tyre wall worn

under side starting to rust

Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,338 miles

General corrosion arround under vehicle.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,533 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 68,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Corrosion hole in ns sill. not in a perscribed area

Corrosion hole in os inner sill close to drivers seat belt mounting perscribed area

Exhaust outer casing coming addrift

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight roughness when osf wheel is rotated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 68,140 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 61,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 54,213 miles

nearside rear tyre scuffed and perished on outer sidewall.

offside front tyre cut in tread (no cords exposed).

Fail 23 Dec 2009 54,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre scuffed and perished on outer sidewall.

offside front tyre cut in tread (no cords exposed).

Pass 5 Jan 2009 45,924 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 37,933 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly cracked

n/s/r tyre outer side wall heavily perished & cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2006 31,754 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 25,784 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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GV52 OBS is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV52 OBS, 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 GV52 OBS registered?

GV52 OBS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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