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FA03 OBD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,430 mi
Last recorded94,430 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 94,430 miles

Corosion to both outersills & underbody

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play to steering rack ends

Slight huming noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2013 85,111 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corosion to Both outersills

Slight play to steering rack ends

Wear to front brake discs & pads

Pass 17 Jul 2012 75,939 miles

Wear to front brake discs

Condition of offside front stepsills

Corosion to outersills

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 72,655 miles

Condition of nearside rear light lens

Slight play in steering rack

Underseal throughout underbody

Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,290 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 65,190 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 60,563 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 60,563 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 52,322 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,069 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 OBD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OBD, 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 FA03 OBD registered?

FA03 OBD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is FA03 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 OBD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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