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FE03 XSV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

156,081 mi
Last recorded156,081 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 May 2016 156,081 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area on underside (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outrigger panels (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipes + all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear chassis near brake valve corroded on inner and outter side

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed fraying (5.2.2b)

Offside Front chassis leg under bonnet area corroded

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushers (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded in general

Pass 18 May 2015 151,848 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s rear chassis on inner side becoming corroded

o/s front chassis near engine mount on inner wing area corroded on outter skin

rear bumpstops missing

Fail 15 May 2015 151,825 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s rear chassis on inner side becoming corroded

o/s front chassis near engine mount on inner wing area corroded on outter skin

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 23 Jun 2014 147,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

n/s front door damaged coverd in ducktape

o/s rear bump stop broken n/s rear missing

Fail 19 Jun 2014 147,592 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

n/s front door damaged coverd in ducktape

o/s rear bump stop broken n/s rear missing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 139,881 miles

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

rear bench laying down in rear of van but not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Feb 2013 139,660 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

rear bench laying down in rear of van but not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2012 134,241 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 134,241 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 120,132 miles

both front brake discs worn/lip edges

Fail 9 Feb 2011 120,131 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn/lip edges

Pass 11 Feb 2010 124,071 miles

SLIGHT KNOCK ON STEERING WHEN ROCKED SIDE TO SIDE / ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 18 Feb 2009 118,442 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 109,074 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 109,074 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 90,481 miles

o/s/f brake slight binding

runout on front brakes

slight play in both sides steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2006 62,993 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 XSV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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