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FC03 KDZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,299 mi
Last recorded206,299 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 KDZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 206,299 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2022 206,296 miles

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

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 203,787 miles

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

Central Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/c inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/c inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 202,574 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 202,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside front inner wing has slight corrosion

Rear inner panel has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2018 200,804 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 200,237 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 199,675 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 199,057 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 197,744 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 187,875 miles

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

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

drivers wiper blade

exhaust centre box deteriorating slight leakage of gases

Fail 4 Oct 2013 187,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

drivers wiper blade

exhaust centre box deteriorating slight leakage of gases

Pass 26 Sep 2012 173,164 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 172,931 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 160,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Sep 2011 160,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs

Pass 7 Oct 2010 149,166 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 149,094 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2009 135,447 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2009 135,445 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 113,630 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 113,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 97,327 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 97,327 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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FC03 KDZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FC03 KDZ, 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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FC03 KDZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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