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GV52 VNM

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

162,504 mi
Last recorded162,504 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 VNM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 162,504 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin EGR pipe damaged, fumes escaping into engine bay and cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective pipe excessively damaged and has a leak of gases (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Near to ferrule showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area - heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Dust cover also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area - heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation Uneven application - grinding noise when brakes applied (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Front area of inner arch/chassis has substantial corrosion - not within prescribed area

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch heavily corroded

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Front area of inner arch/chassis has onset of corrosion

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch and sill heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 150,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front spot light missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger undersealed and weak at bung (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various point of undersealed repairs previous (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 144,209 miles

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

Oil leak slight ()

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2017 144,185 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak slight ()

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2016 142,528 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Centre of Vehicle on the under seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Centre of Vehicle on the under seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 142,528 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Centre of Vehicle on the under seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Centre of Vehicle on the under seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 141,038 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 136,879 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 127,657 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 127,657 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 110,259 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 110,259 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 107,641 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 97,871 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 97,871 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 85,326 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f outer body to inner body flange not secured properly just outside prescribed area

o/s/r light lense taped up

Fail 29 Dec 2008 85,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f outer body to inner body flange not secured properly just outside prescribed area

o/s/r light lense taped up

Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,006 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 72,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 56,993 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2006 56,993 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 42,237 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 42,237 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 VNM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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