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FA03 PYS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

152,315 mi
Last recorded152,315 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 152,315 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 152,315 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 144,352 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

general under body corrosion

vehicle has a number of previous welding repairs all undersealed over

Pass 1 Dec 2015 134,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

near-side centre inner sill corroded/weak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 134,568 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

near-side centre inner sill corroded/weak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 114,211 miles

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

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

alternator drive belt frayed/worn

both rear suspension bump stops missing

both sides centre sills severely corroded but not within prescribed areas

drivers seat belt frayed

off-side front chassis severely corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 114,088 miles

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

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 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 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 rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 29 May 2014 114,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

alternator drive belt frayed/worn

both rear suspension bump stops missing

both sides centre sills severely corroded but not within prescribed areas

drivers seat belt frayed

off-side front chassis severely corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 94,426 miles

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 10 May 2012 94,254 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 May 2011 91,410 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 91,410 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 87,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2010 87,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 84,302 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 73,709 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

offside driveshaft bearing sounds noisey

slight damp patch on sump

Pass 5 Jul 2007 56,425 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 56,425 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 40,431 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 40,431 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 PYS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PYS, 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 PYS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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