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FD03 VLY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,791 mi
Last recorded148,791 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 VLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 148,791 miles

surface corrosion to steel brake pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2012 137,962 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroding and front bracket broken off

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2012 137,961 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad oil leak recommend attention

clutch pedal rubber missing

cut offside rear outer tyre side wall

exhaust corroding and front bracket broken off

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

nearside front wing side light not working

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside front top cab side light not working

slight roughness nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 123,029 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 122,936 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 109,824 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside door mirror glass cracked

rear seats removed from vehicle

Fail 19 Feb 2010 109,823 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside mirror cracked

rear seats removed from vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2009 90,165 miles

no rear seats fitted at time off test

Fail 24 Feb 2009 89,932 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

no rear seats fitted at time off test

Pass 20 Feb 2008 74,556 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2008 74,556 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,069 miles

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

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 VLY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY registered?

FD03 VLY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is FD03 VLY safe to buy?

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