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FE03 NLY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

184,009 mi
Last recorded184,009 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 NLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 184,009 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 183,937 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure to front section (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded in various places behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis around shocker top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch lower section not secure to floor base do to corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step & sill to flooring serious places (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor & door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis large hole behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis top under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor in various places (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around spring shackle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front bumper insecure do to no anchor point corroded away

all brake pipes heavily corroded

dangerous vehicle do corrosion

general body corrosion

large hole behind o/s/r bumper end cap

under sections showing sign of corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2015 181,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes covered with grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lots of welding been done (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 178,799 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 178,797 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 172,898 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 172,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 167,495 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 167,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 161,423 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 161,423 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 155,708 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 149,325 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 149,325 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 143,719 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 129,034 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 111,864 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 111,840 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 85,904 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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FE03 NLY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FE03 NLY, 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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FE03 NLY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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