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FD03 WYW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

200,784 mi
Last recorded200,784 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2014 200,784 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2012 191,053 miles

Front brake discs corroded and deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2012 190,864 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded and deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2011 183,144 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 173,084 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 176,084 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r fog lamp inop

oil leak on back of gearbox

Fail 12 May 2009 169,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 169,207 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 164,210 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 147,467 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal rubber

front brake discs lipped brake pads at front ?

front number plate marked

nsf bottom arm bush cracking

rear brake effort slightly out

wiper blades knocking

Pass 9 May 2007 147,467 miles

brake pedal rubber

front brake discs lipped brake pads at front ?

front number plate marked

nsf bottom arm bush cracking

rear brake effort slightly out

wiper blades knocking

Pass 11 May 2006 111,233 miles

nsf bumper end cap loose

nsr side light ?working at time of test

nsr+osr wheel archers slightly loose

osf headlamp slightly low

windscreen chip

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 WYW 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 WYW, 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 WYW registered?

FD03 WYW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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