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FA03 KBN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,866 mi
Last recorded129,866 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 KBN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 129,866 miles

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

Rear Under-body corroded & poor condition (Not holed)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 129,866 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Under-body corroded & poor condition (Not holed)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 96,406 miles

Exhaust system corroded/deteriated

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 96,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge bold (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust system corroded/deteriated

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,560 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 85,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,270 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 80,270 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 75,007 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 69,430 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 69,430 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 64,134 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 59,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,972 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 47,053 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,091 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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FA03 KBN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FA03 KBN, 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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FA03 KBN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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