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FA03 VZR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,252 mi
Last recorded204,252 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2018 204,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

corrosion apparent in the nearside front inner wing

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

cut in the nearside rear tyre and becoming perished

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2017 197,588 miles

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

engine oil leaks apparent

front brake pads are very low

nearside and offside front inner anti-roll bar inner saddle bushes are worn

nearside and offside rear chassis above rear axle badly corroded

nearside centre under sill holed by corrosion

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside rear tyre on the wear bars and out of shape

Fail 27 Jul 2017 197,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

engine oil leaks apparent

engine oil level is low

front brake pads are very low

nearside and offside front inner anti-roll bar inner saddle bushes are worn

nearside and offside rear chassis above rear axle badly corroded

nearside centre under sill holed by corrosion

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside rear tyre on the wear bars and out of shape

Pass 5 Jul 2016 189,515 miles

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

offside rear tyre on the wear bars

Fail 5 Jul 2016 189,515 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

offside rear tyre on the wear bars

Pass 14 Jul 2015 181,782 miles

corrosion in the nearside rear sill

corrosion in the offside rear inner wheel arch

engine oil leaks apparent

Fail 13 Jul 2015 181,782 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion in the nearside rear sill

corrosion in the offside rear inner wheel arch

engine oil leaks apparent

Pass 29 Jul 2014 173,703 miles

exhaust silencer blowing slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2013 161,372 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded in places

Fail 22 Jan 2013 161,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded in places

Pass 14 Jan 2012 151,627 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 143,481 miles

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

both front wipers

Pass 1 Feb 2010 124,973 miles

Wipers not parking at bottom of screen.(not in line of view)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 104,757 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 104,757 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine oil level low (we have topped up)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 90,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 75,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VZR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

FA03 VZR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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