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FB03 MDY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,796 mi
Last recorded121,796 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 MDY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 121,796 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 121,787 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 119,603 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 119,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view has shape edge (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 117,134 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 117,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 114,479 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 114,358 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

All suspension prescribed areas front and rear corroded no holes at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2014 111,806 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 111,794 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 109,556 miles

nearside front tyre cuts to side wall but not to cords

under vehicle corroded in various places advise wax oil

Pass 13 Jul 2012 106,089 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 103,024 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 98,720 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 92,254 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 92,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 85,402 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 73,584 miles

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 8 Aug 2006 57,316 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 57,316 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FB03 MDY 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 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 FB03 MDY, 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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FB03 MDY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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