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FA03 VWP

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,968 mi
Last recorded140,968 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 140,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 132,832 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 126,344 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 126,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 119,593 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 119,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 119,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded compensator (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mount/sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Both front outer wheel arches slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 113,326 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to underside various places

Pass 10 Feb 2014 108,005 miles

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

ns front wheel arch starting to corrode.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 102,052 miles

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

ns rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 24 Nov 2011 93,926 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs wearing.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 86,209 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 86,209 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 78,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 78,347 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 71,443 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 71,315 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 65,376 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 65,334 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonet hinges partially seized

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 50,975 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 VWP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VWP, 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 VWP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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