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FD03 LNW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,291 mi
Last recorded205,291 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 LNW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 205,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 205,291 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 205,200 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s step/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 200,802 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 196,398 miles

front wings, sills and rear wheel arches showing corrosion

vehicle showing heavy corrosion to sills, floors, chassis and rear lower panels

Fail 26 Nov 2018 196,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch under wing by spring anchorage as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch under wing by spring anchorage as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front wings, sills and rear wheel arches showing corrosion

vehicle showing heavy corrosion to sills, floors, chassis and rear lower panels

Pass 24 Oct 2017 189,290 miles

both rear axle bump stop rubbers missing

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Oct 2017 189,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

both rear axle bump stop rubbers missing

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Nov 2016 184,709 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear chassis @ offside & nearside bump stops corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 179,738 miles

bottom of fuel filter corroded

o/s and n/s rear bump stops insecure

surface corrosion to o/s and n/s front wheel arches

surface corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis

Fail 28 Oct 2015 179,737 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

bottom of fuel filter corroded

o/s and n/s rear bump stops insecure

surface corrosion to o/s and n/s front wheel arches

surface corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis

Pass 28 Oct 2014 176,028 miles

o/s and n/s chassis at rear near bump stops have heavy surface corrosion

o/s and n/s rear bump stops loose

Pass 7 Oct 2013 172,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear chassis have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2013 172,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear chassis have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2012 169,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2012 169,262 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

starter motor faulty

surface corrossion to o/s chassis at rear

Pass 9 May 2011 163,066 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 152,450 miles

nail in o/s front tyre

small crack to screen on o/s at bottom

Fail 7 May 2010 152,439 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in o/s front tyre

small crack to screen on o/s at bottom

Pass 8 May 2009 143,894 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 143,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 132,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2007 109,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 109,066 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 81,639 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 LNW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD03 LNW, 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 LNW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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