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FD03 XAF

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,612 mi
Last recorded164,612 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 XAF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 164,612 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 164,612 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 146,274 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 128,226 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 108,358 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre seat belt stiff to retract

Pass 18 Jan 2010 92,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 92,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 65,282 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,508 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 49,508 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,811 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 XAF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 XAF, 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 XAF registered?

FD03 XAF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is FD03 XAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 XAF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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