MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,081 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear bench laying down in rear of van but not fitted at time of test
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
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
both front brake discs worn/lip edges
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
SLIGHT KNOCK ON STEERING WHEN ROCKED SIDE TO SIDE / ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION
UNDERSIDE / PANELING / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION
Oil leak
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)
o/s/f brake slight binding
runout on front brakes
slight play in both sides steering rack
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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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