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FE03 TOU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,682 mi
Last recorded125,682 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 125,682 miles

Nearside Front cv boot pin hole

Offside Rear park brake just met efficiency

front suspension arm bushes splitting and perished

poly belt missing

vehicle structure corroded and sills corroded but not holed

Fail 13 Aug 2018 125,682 miles

Nearside Front cv boot pin hole

Offside Rear park brake just met efficiency

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front suspension arm bushes splitting and perished

poly belt missing

vehicle structure corroded and sills corroded but not holed

Fail 2 Aug 2018 125,278 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2017 118,968 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2017 118,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 118,942 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear lights bad earth when hazards operated (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis centre excess corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis centre to rear cracked and swelled (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and doorstep corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s floors rear where marked corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded very rear cross member full length (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 28 May 2016 112,370 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very dry and scaly on underside advise to wax oil

Fail 16 May 2015 97,194 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 97,194 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 May 2015

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner corners badly corroded but not structural

rear cross member corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 95,553 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 95,478 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All tyres perished

Brake pipes corroded

Chassis and outriggers corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S outer sill corroded

O/S rear wheel arch corroded

Pedal rubbers worn

Pass 23 Apr 2013 94,147 miles

all chassis rails and outriggerscorroded

brake pedal rubber worn

brake pipes corroded

innerandouter sills corroded

rear tyres perished

screen scored and wipers worn

Pass 5 May 2012 91,826 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 87,343 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes signs of slight corrosion

Pass 7 May 2010 83,677 miles

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

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

hand brake working ok travel high

Fail 4 May 2010 83,642 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 76,829 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 76,821 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 69,367 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 64,402 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 44,216 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 TOU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FE03 TOU, 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 TOU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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