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FA03 OBT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,403 mi
Last recorded8,403 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 OBT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 8,403 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 8,403 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 7,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 7,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 6,368 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 5,203 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 3,477 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 2,977 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 2,058 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 1,467 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 834 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 162 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,373 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 77,373 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014
Pass 15 Jul 2013

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 97,398 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 71,339 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2011 97,779 miles

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

o/s wiper blade split.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 70,888 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 8,969 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 7,849 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 6,221 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 4,881 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 OBT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FA03 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

FA03 OBT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is FA03 OBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 OBT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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