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FE03 XTC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

215,938 mi
Last recorded215,938 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 215,938 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 215,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 197,325 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 197,244 miles

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 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 182,723 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 182,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014

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

general corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2013 163,660 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 157,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 152,629 miles

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING CORROSION IN GENERAL

BODY WORK SHOWING SIGNS OF SLIGHT DAMAGE / CORROSION ETC / SIGNS OF WELDING / PLATE WORK REPAIRS CARRIED OUT

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / OUTER CASINGS ON BOTH BOXES SPLIT / LOOSE / FLAKING / WILL REQUIRE REPLACING SOON / FRONT FLEXI SECTION DETERIORATED / CORRODED

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING HIGH ADVISE ON REAR BRAKE SERVICE / CLEAN / ADJUST / SET UP H/BRAKE

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE / GEAR BOX / SIGNS OF FILLER REPAIRS TO G/BOX CASING

REAR AXLE BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / BECOMING LOOSE / ADVISE TO REPLACE

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / CHASSIS SECTIONS / FLOOR SECTIONS ALL AREAS SHOWING CORROSION / BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN PLACES / SIGNS IN PLACES OF STARTING TO PIN HOLE SLIGHTLY ADVISE ATTENTION

Fail 17 May 2011 152,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING CORROSION IN GENERAL

BODY WORK SHOWING SIGNS OF SLIGHT DAMAGE / CORROSION ETC / SIGNS OF WELDING / PLATE WORK REPAIRS CARRIED OUT

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / OUTER CASINGS ON BOTH BOXES SPLIT / LOOSE / FLAKING / WILL REQUIRE REPLACING SOON / FRONT FLEXI SECTION DETERIORATED / CORRODED

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING HIGH ADVISE ON REAR BRAKE SERVICE / CLEAN / ADJUST / SET UP H/BRAKE

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE / GEAR BOX / SIGNS OF FILLER REPAIRS TO G/BOX CASING

REAR AXLE BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / BECOMING LOOSE / ADVISE TO REPLACE

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / CHASSIS SECTIONS / FLOOR SECTIONS ALL AREAS SHOWING CORROSION / BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN PLACES / SIGNS IN PLACES OF STARTING TO PIN HOLE SLIGHTLY ADVISE ATTENTION

Pass 18 May 2010 143,481 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 134,674 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 134,666 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

condensation on nearside headlamp unit

Pass 16 Feb 2008 121,663 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 106,793 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 88,839 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 XTC 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 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FE03 XTC, 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 XTC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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