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FC03 NVD

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,266 mi
Last recorded92,266 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 92,266 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 91,707 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 91,243 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 90,752 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 89,280 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 88,330 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2018 88,315 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch / floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch / floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 86,001 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 84,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2014 84,220 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 84,220 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 83,692 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre is scrubbed

n/s/r tyre is cracked and perished

Fail 21 Jun 2013 83,692 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre is scrubbed

n/s/r tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 21 Jun 2012 80,960 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 80,960 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 77,443 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 77,423 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,961 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 21 May 2009 50,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,505 miles

Both rear wheels have slight bind after parking brake is released

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2008 45,472 miles

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

Both rear wheels have slight bind after parking brake is released

Interior mirror not attached to windscreen

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,322 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,682 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 NVD is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FC03 NVD, 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 NVD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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