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FE03 ZCV

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,318 mi
Last recorded88,318 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 ZCV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2020 88,318 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 81,276 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front floor heavily corroded

outer sills "bubbled"

underside of vehicle corroded

welding repairs carried out along chassis

Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,311 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp in op

Vehicle structure has slight damage complete underbody and chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 80,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch behind wheel (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner sill areas (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp in op

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch behind wheel (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all crossmembers and outriggers and floor areas and inner wings and nsr outer sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 76,918 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

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

Offside slight fluffing/fraying seat belt

brake pipes heavily greased

extensive plating repairs to body and chassis

general body in state of corrosion

sills and wheel arches corroding

Fail 17 May 2016 76,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded holes in inner body skin (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded hole in inner sill near spring eye (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded hole in inner body skin (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded holes in inner body skin near spring eye (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg corroded hole (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

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

Offside slight fluffing/fraying seat belt

brake pipes heavily greased

bump stops missing

exhaust silencer box shedding outer skin

general body in state of corrosion

sills and wheel arches corroding

Pass 27 May 2015 73,980 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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

all brake pipes greased

Fail 22 May 2015 73,980 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 27 May 2014 69,117 miles

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

brake pipes heavily greased

exhaust silencer box shedding outer skin

general body condition showing signs of corrosion

slight fluffing/fraying to offside seat belt

Fail 19 May 2014 69,031 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipes heavily greased

exhaust silencer box shedding outer skin

general body condition showing signs of corrosion

noise from offside front wheel when rotated

slight fluffing/fraying to offside seat belt

Pass 24 May 2013 65,576 miles

corrosion around both outer sills

exhaust system corroded not blowing

pas pipe corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 65,576 miles

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

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

corrosion around both outer sills

exhaust system corroded not blowing

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

pas pipe corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 59,408 miles

corrosion around wheel archs and n/s sill

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f lower arm bush worn

Pass 19 May 2011 54,147 miles

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

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

front wiper blade starting smear slighty

Pass 20 May 2010 50,130 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on outer sidewall

small split in brake pedal rubber

Fail 19 May 2009 42,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

oil leak from fuel pump gasket

Pass 19 May 2009 42,857 miles

oil leak from fuel pump gasket

Pass 23 May 2008 37,000 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 28,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 May 2006 18,656 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 ZCV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZCV, 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 ZCV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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