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CA03 MVZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,758 mi
Last recorded165,758 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 MVZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 165,758 miles

oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 155,846 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion rear spring hanger area

Fail 9 Sep 2016 155,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion rear spring hanger area

Pass 29 Jun 2015 152,084 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s centre side marker lamp not working

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 146,290 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 140,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion around rear chassies and rear cross member

n/s center side marker not working

Pass 4 Jul 2012 140,150 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 140,142 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 138,950 miles

n/s/r door mirror back cover missing

n/s/r tyre low on tread pattern

Pass 30 Jun 2011 138,704 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s/r wheel bearings

slight splitting in n/s and o/s/f wiper blades

Pass 8 Jul 2010 133,926 miles

slight wear in frount brake discs

Fail 6 Jul 2010 133,921 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight wear in frount brake discs

Pass 2 Jul 2009 128,183 miles

front inner brake discs corroded and slightly worn

offside rear mudflap insecure

slight engine oil leak from vacuum pump

Pass 1 Jul 2008 120,558 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 100,686 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 84,886 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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CA03 MVZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CA03 MVZ, 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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CA03 MVZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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