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FD03 JVW

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,408 mi
Last recorded103,408 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 JVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 103,408 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

nsf/osf/nsr/osr brake pipes corroded

underside body/component corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2018 103,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

nsf/osf/nsr/osr brake pipes corroded

underside body/component corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2017 97,296 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 87,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,462 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 72,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn more on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2013 61,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn more on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,812 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,259 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 40,248 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,832 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,910 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,474 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 10,718 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,888 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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FD03 JVW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FD03 JVW, 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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FD03 JVW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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