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FD03 VWB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

123,066 mi
Last recorded123,066 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 123,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion in nearside rear inner sill

slight dampness at steering rack

slight dampness offside rear steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2017 113,535 miles

o/s/r back plate damp

Fail 11 Oct 2017 113,384 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r back plate damp

Pass 12 Oct 2016 103,583 miles

n/s number plate light cover missing

o/s/r back plate damp

Fail 12 Oct 2016 103,583 miles

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

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

n/s number plate light cover missing

o/s/r back plate damp

Pass 19 Oct 2015 94,551 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 94,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 89,411 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 89,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 85,704 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 85,703 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 77,621 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 77,621 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,956 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 68,956 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 62,304 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,548 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 50,548 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 37,729 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 28,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 28,302 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 18,794 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 18,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VWB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 VWB, 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 VWB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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