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FB03 MKF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,129 mi
Last recorded147,129 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 147,129 miles

Front both side inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside parking brake low

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2023 147,129 miles

Front both side inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside parking brake low

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 131,850 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Repair and welding work covered in heavy underseal.

Fail 12 Nov 2021 131,833 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear parking brake low

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2020 119,187 miles

wheel arches corroded front and rear

Rear both side rear inner sills corroded

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 119,187 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear both side rear inner sills corroded

wheel arches corroded front and rear

Pass 24 Oct 2019 104,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 87,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 87,011 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner & outer central sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 80,441 miles

advise corrosion above bump stops

advise corrosion to both chassis rails

advise front brake pads low

advise nearside front tyre wear

Pass 30 Nov 2015 72,229 miles

advise corrosion to both chassis rails, advise clean and treat

advise corrosion to both innr front wheel arches

advise handbrake travel

advise wiper smear

Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,954 miles

corrosion rear brake pipe across axle

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,025 miles

chip and scratches to screen

Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,795 miles

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

wear to offside front tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2011 67,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,935 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Pass 2 May 2009 64,341 miles

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

condition of rear n/plate light n/side

Pass 6 May 2008 63,637 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 54,639 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 43,460 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers starting to smear screen

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 MKF 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 80%.

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 MKF, 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 FB03 MKF registered?

FB03 MKF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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