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FA03 PWY

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,136 mi
Last recorded178,136 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 PWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 178,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underbody and chassis and sills

Pass 28 Sep 2017 162,852 miles

all metal brake pipes greased not allowing a full visuall inspection.

Fail 18 Sep 2017 162,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

All metal brake pipes are greased not allowing a full visual inspection

Nearside Front corrosion noted inner wing

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 162,848 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

All metal brake pipes are greased not allowing a full visual inspection

Nearside Front corrosion noted inner wing

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 143,089 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 109,785 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 109,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/ bulkhead next coil sring. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 103,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 97,464 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 91,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear bump.stop is insecure

offside rear iner panel/arch is corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 91,495 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear bump.stop is insecure

offside rear iner panel/arch is corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2011 87,421 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 87,421 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 78,856 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,691 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,089 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 30,312 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 PWY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PWY, 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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What year was FA03 PWY registered?

FA03 PWY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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