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FD03 XBF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,350 mi
Last recorded205,350 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 XBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2013 205,350 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen has a small crack at nearside

Pass 24 May 2013 205,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

windscreen has a small crack at nearside

Pass 29 May 2012 181,953 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 181,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 139,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 102,234 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 63,990 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 63,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2008 40,154 miles

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

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

nearside front trye look to have had poor puncher repair

Fail 8 May 2008 40,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

2 rear seat belt crash pads missing

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

cooling fan hub loose

nearside front trye look to have had poor puncher repair

Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,602 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror, slightly cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2006 23,107 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 XBF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XBF, 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 XBF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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