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FA03 PNL

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,352 mi
Last recorded164,352 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 PNL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 164,352 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 160,994 miles

both front brake pipes on chassis showing signs of corrosion

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

chip in centre windscreen

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/f outer sill corroded (not with in a prescribed area)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 160,984 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake pipes on chassis showing signs of corrosion

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

chip in centre windscreen

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/f outer sill corroded (not with in a prescribed area)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 150,701 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body corrosinn showing

small hole in n/s/f outer sill door step

Fail 12 Jun 2013 150,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body corrosinn showing

small hole in n/s/f outer sill door step

Pass 14 Jun 2012 134,536 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 134,536 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

chip in centre windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2011 117,105 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 117,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in centre windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2010 104,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 83,874 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 76,194 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 62,231 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,773 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 PNL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PNL, 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 PNL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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