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CA03 NFY

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 NFY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 194,697 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 180,048 miles

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 180,038 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 178,432 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 178,430 miles

Driver's view to side impaired by crack windscreen damaged (6.9.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative door outer faded (6.2.C.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 175,015 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 175,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 166,846 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

nearside front tyre perished slightly

Fail 16 Sep 2015 166,843 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

nearside front tyre perished slightly

Pass 22 May 2014 150,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2014 150,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2013 137,891 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 137,891 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2012 127,259 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 127,259 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2011 103,901 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 103,892 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 89,494 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

offside rear park brake cable outer casing badly chafed [strong advise]

signs of slight fluid leak offside rear hub

Fail 25 May 2010 89,494 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a spring shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

fuel filter minder in red zone

offside rear park brake cable outer casing badly chafed [strong advise]

signs of slight fluid leak offside rear hub

Pass 11 May 2009 77,631 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 66,519 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 54,415 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 54,415 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2006 37,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Pass 31 May 2005 9,368 miles

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 NFY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NFY, 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 NFY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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