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C8 FRB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

51,194 mi
Last recorded51,194 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 FRB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 51,194 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF rearmost bushes perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF and OSF wipers smear the screen in areas (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion in various areas underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 49,748 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 48,395 miles

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

Long vehicle marker lights not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 46,213 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 46,213 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 43,978 miles

Nearside Front Upper All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 41,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 39,126 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 39,126 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,950 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 36,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 36,140 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,494 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,073 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,245 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 28,245 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,619 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 25,328 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,152 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 23,027 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,861 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 20,679 miles

corrosion to both front inner brake disc;s

Fail 10 Oct 2008 20,679 miles

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

corrosion to both front inner brake disc;s

Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,493 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 16,097 miles

Offside rear light unit cracked.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,943 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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C8 FRB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C8 FRB, 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 C8 FRB registered?

C8 FRB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is C8 FRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 FRB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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