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A14 FWP

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

182,707 mi
Last recorded182,707 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 FWP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 182,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 181,436 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 180,598 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 79,214 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021
Pass 18 Sep 2020 171,882 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 171,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 170,243 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 167,994 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 161,272 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 157,197 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 156,079 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2013 156,079 miles

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

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2012 154,536 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 154,536 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 148,247 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 148,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 143,299 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 134,129 miles

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

corrosion nearside outer sill,but not prescribed

Fail 30 Nov 2009 134,129 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion nearside outer sill,but not prescribed

Fail 18 Nov 2008 127,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 127,095 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 120,056 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 69,314 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 96,313 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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A14 FWP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A14 FWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A14 FWP registered?

A14 FWP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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The MOT history for A14 FWP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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