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FG03 FYZ

2003 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

202,185 mi
Last recorded202,185 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 FYZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 202,185 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear handbrake cable heavily corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 197,509 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 192,030 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 188,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear HUB SEAL IS WEEPING OIL

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 188,424 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear HUB SEAL IS WEEPING OIL

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 178,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 166,559 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 166,554 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 159,262 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 151,639 miles

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 151,601 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Rear of cab (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Prop shaft centreb Prop shaft centre bearing mounting bolt loose

Pass 5 Aug 2016 146,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 140,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 136,544 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 130,947 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 130,947 miles

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2010 107,652 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 96,855 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2008 81,726 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 81,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2008 80,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 80,873 miles
Pass 20 May 2007 64,053 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 64,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 2 May 2006 46,047 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 46,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front lower arm, rear bush showing signs of breaking away at centre.

Offside rear light lense cracked.

Spare wheel punctured.

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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FG03 FYZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG03 FYZ, 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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FG03 FYZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FG03 FYZ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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