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FD03 OVS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,001 mi
Last recorded92,001 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 92,001 miles

both rear outriggers corroded but not deemed excessive

tank strap corroded but still secure

van starting to corrode varies places none deemed to be exsesive as of yet

Pass 8 Dec 2016 77,781 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside floor various areas show slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 70,068 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded to front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,984 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,520 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 55,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,598 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,697 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,659 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,284 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,514 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,048 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 27,048 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 24,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,529 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,341 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 18,106 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 18,106 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 OVS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVS, 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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What year was FD03 OVS registered?

FD03 OVS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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