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FB03 MGJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,241 mi
Last recorded147,241 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 MGJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 147,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 147,239 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 146,607 miles

slight play prop shaft centre bearing

Pass 26 Feb 2020 144,099 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,871 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 99,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 96,633 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 96,633 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 93,597 miles

Both Offside rear tyre low on tred

Both front bottom arm bushers cracking

Brake pipes front to rear corroded in places

Front brake discs worn

NEARSIDE REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHT OUT

Nearside rear tyre low on tred

OIL LEAKS

Rear anti roll bar bushers have slight play

Temporary repair to nearside roof

Underside corrosion in places

Fail 19 Nov 2016 93,566 miles

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

Both Offside rear tyre low on tred

Both front bottom arm bushers cracking

Brake pipes front to rear corroded in places

Front brake discs worn

NEARSIDE REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHT OUT

Nearside rear tyre low on tred

OIL LEAKS

Rear anti roll bar bushers have slight play

Temporary repair to nearside roof

Underside corrosion in places

Pass 9 Nov 2015 90,335 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to under body and upper body

Nearside Front Bumper loose

Nearside Front Door mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Market not working

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

Nearside Rear Upper Side light not working

Number plate light rear dim

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides on the limit (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 86,648 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side front top marker out

near side rear top marker out

rear off side light on off on

wipers worn

Pass 2 Dec 2013 82,199 miles

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

corrosion building on offside front brake pipe

nearside front cab marker light out

nearside rear upper marker light out

Fail 22 Nov 2013 82,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion building on offside front brake pipe

nearside front cab marker light out

nearside rear upper marker light out

Pass 26 Nov 2012 76,613 miles

Both rear marker lamp lenses damaged

N/S/R marker lamp inop

O/S/R/O tyre just above legal limit of 1.6mm

Oil leaks

Slight end float to rear wheels

Slight wear to front brake discs

Slight wear to n/s + o/s seatbelt webbings

Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,365 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2011 66,365 miles

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,407 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin peeling away from exhaust

Pass 27 May 2009 55,866 miles

both front wiper blades starting to smear

coolant level below min mark

Pass 29 May 2008 52,896 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 48,786 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 37,997 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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FB03 MGJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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