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EU03 FGX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,310 mi
Last recorded175,310 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 FGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2016 175,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

body is heavily corroded and holed

underbody and chassis have been heavily welded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 172,420 miles

vehicle has been heavily welded and has corrosion on the underbody/chassis

Fail 10 Dec 2015 172,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mounting on inside & outer edge (2.4.A.3)

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

vehicle has been heavily welded and still has a lot of corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2014 168,739 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 168,734 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 166,297 miles

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

both front bottom ball joint dust covers are split

front brake discs are heavily corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2013 166,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front bottom ball joint dust covers are split

front brake discs are heavily corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 163,278 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 163,278 miles

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

o/s/r tyre is on legal limit

Pass 27 Oct 2011 154,856 miles

n/s rear spring top bush starting to seperate

Pass 20 Aug 2010 142,082 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 133,345 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 125,101 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 125,101 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Pass 11 Apr 2007 116,325 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 106,540 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 106,540 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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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EU03 FGX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 EU03 FGX, 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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EU03 FGX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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