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FD03 OWH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,532 mi
Last recorded133,532 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 133,532 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (2.7.4)

exhaust mounts corroded.

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded front to rear.

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills/chassis structure have traces of body filler

rear chassis structure slightly corroded.

steering rack inner arms have slight play.

under-body covered in underseal

Fail 17 May 2016 133,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER & OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH AREA (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength INNER & OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (2.7.4)

exhaust mounts corroded.

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded front to rear.

rear chassis structure slightly corroded.

steering rack inner arms have slight play.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 133,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner wing floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 132,720 miles

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

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

underbody and inner and outer sills rusting

Pass 24 Jun 2013 129,169 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 122,312 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 114,019 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 114,016 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 102,856 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 94,334 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 94,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 80,302 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 68,577 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 68,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake cable req adjustment

o/s mirror damaged not affecting rear view

Pass 10 Apr 2006 63,101 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 OWH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OWH, 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 OWH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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