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FC03 LPE

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

182,310 mi
Last recorded182,310 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 LPE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 182,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 177,392 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 174,213 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 174,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 170,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 170,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 163,939 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 163,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 159,820 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 156,932 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 154,609 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 150,006 miles

Emergency glass break tool missing

Fire extinguisher missing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 149,899 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emergency glass break tool missing

Fire extinguisher missing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 146,135 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 146,065 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Entrance/exit step damaged to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 135,275 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 135,271 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 130,164 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 130,164 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 109,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 109,501 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 102,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 95,440 miles

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 95,440 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 80,287 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 66,767 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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FC03 LPE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FC03 LPE, 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 LPE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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