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if i do this convertion will i have to inform VOSA or DVLA bout chassis mod ,i know ill have to tell them bout engine size ,and any one had an insurance quote for one i have a traders policy but dont know if it will cover it cheers all

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Huggy Bear

you only need to tell them the new engine number and capacity

focusv8

DVLA need to know about engine size/number change. (as would insurance co.)

If you have modified the shell, and you go for Vosa SVA you'll end up on a Q plate, but be able to have Focus Cosworth on the V5.


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Huggy Bear

you could also tell them..." i built a focus cosworth as ford are too fooking lazy to do it themselves"

stoo2000

HI i was looking into telling them this when i do mine, but after speaking to the local office they confirmed that it would definatly go on a Q which i dont want at all hehe

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mmm dont really want a Q plate ,but ifs its not a cat C/D the car wont need to be checked would it????has any done this on here and did u tell any one?

focusv8

From DVLA website:
http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/regrebil.htm Section B

B. Radically Altered Vehicles

This covers vehicles which are substantially altered from their original specification, but which are not kit conversions.

In these cases the vehicle components used from the original vehicle will be given a numerical value and, in order to retain the original registration mark the vehicle must score eight or more points.

If less than eight points are scored or a second-hand or modified chassis or altered monocoque bodyshell is used an ESVA/SVA/MSVA certificate will be required to register the vehicle and a 'Q' prefix registration number will be allocated.

The following values will be allocated to the major components used:

Points
Chassis/body shell (body and chassis as one unit - monocoque)* (original or new) = 5
Suspension = 2
Axles = 2
Transmission = 2
Steering Assembly = 2
Engine = 1

*Direct replacement from the manufactures
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If you are doing front wheel drive, it should be o.k
If its rear wheel drive you must have altered the floor pan therefore "Q" plate IF you go for SVA.


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mmm wanted rear,does any one know if anyone has a Q plate or should i just not tell them

Damo V

If you dont tell them, it wont need inspecting, it wont be put on a Q...

But do notify DVLA of engine number and cc changes

I had an escort estate years back, I stripped it to a bare shell and replaced everthing with RS Turbo stuff, engine box suspension loom interior etc etc In theory I should have told them and had it inspected and based upon their guidelines it would have then become a Q (as the only original part was the actual shell and glass, doors bonnet tailgate etc all changed)

Whats the point though!! Just sent off the V5 with change of colour, then sent it back a while later with change of engine cc and engine number ... job done!!

Fair enough though, mine was simply a unbolt and bolt on new bits jobby, not huge ammounts of fab work...

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suppose, anyone if there any good in a crash any pics of steve scotts smashed up