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FA03 VUH

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

211,439 mi
Last recorded211,439 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 VUH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 211,439 miles

inner sills coroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust coroding

Pass 23 May 2019 209,230 miles

Both sides rear chassis corroded above bump stops .

Both sides sills corroded .

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Propshaft mounting rubber worn .

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 207,364 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheelarch to floor corroded .

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Chassis corroded above suspension bumpstop .

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Propshaft centre bearing mounting rubber excessively worn .

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

Fail 24 May 2018 207,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and inner wheelarch near shock absorber mounting . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheelarch to floor corroded .

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Chassis corroded above suspension bumpstop .

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Propshaft centre bearing mounting rubber excessively worn .

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

Pass 24 May 2017 203,153 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear sill corroded

both rear inner arches/floor corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 203,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear sill corroded

both rear inner arches/floor corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 197,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 197,367 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 190,277 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front rack arm has slight play

Fail 28 May 2015 190,277 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front rack arm has slight play

Pass 29 May 2014 184,514 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 179,725 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 179,723 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 177,372 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 164,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F TYRE SCRUBBED ON OUTER EDGE

REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMP DIM

SLIGHT MOVEMENT O/S STEERING RACK

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Fail 12 Oct 2010 140,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 140,778 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 126,800 miles

slight oil leak engine

stone chip windscreen b zone

Pass 23 Sep 2008 111,621 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 97,308 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake Your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair[3.7.A.9/10]

Fail 11 Sep 2007 97,308 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 75,203 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 72,765 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 VUH is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VUH, 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 VUH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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