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FD03 WDM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,172 mi
Last recorded162,172 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 May 2017 162,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases boxes deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front bumper corner insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing mounting deteriorated ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 153,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front chassis corroded inner wheel arch area

Fail 6 Jun 2016 153,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area suspension leg top mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member close to anti-roll bar link mountings (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front chassis corroded inner wheel arch area

Pass 18 May 2015 139,770 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 139,770 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to wheel arches

Pass 7 May 2014 118,461 miles

Both front wheel arch areas corroded

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

Exhaust system deteriated

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

Nearside front door step area corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 104,038 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside door step area corroded, offside front inner wing area corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 91,501 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 81,479 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 81,479 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brake pedal rubber split

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,790 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 59,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,934 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 51,932 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 46,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,858 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 38,321 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 29,873 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 WDM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WDM, 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 WDM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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