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8969 UR

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,339 mi
Last recorded107,339 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8969 UR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 107,339 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 100,960 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 91,475 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 84,310 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 74,293 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,119 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 65,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 65,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 65,576 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 65,573 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 65,377 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 64,599 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,362 miles

Alternator belt starting to fray on edge

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

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

Fail 18 May 2013 59,245 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge swopped with clutch pedal to pass

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

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2013 59,245 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge swopped with clutch pedal to pass

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

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 58,029 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 54,557 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,354 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,714 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,744 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch pedal rubber worn badly

Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,079 miles

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

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

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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8969 UR is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 8969 UR, 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 8969 UR registered?

8969 UR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is 8969 UR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8969 UR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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