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FG03 LUE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,524 mi
Last recorded157,524 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 LUE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 157,524 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty Main beam not staying on when selected (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper and wing insecure (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti-roll bar mounting point/ chassis. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mounting point/ chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis in engine bay next to engine mount cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting point/ inner arch /engine bay. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti-roll bar mounting point inner and outer chassis. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mounting point/ chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing excessive movement ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 147,223 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2015 147,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 144,492 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2014 144,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2014 144,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 141,120 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 139,030 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 139,024 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 131,839 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nail in nearside inner rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear antiroll bar 'D' bushes slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2009 105,209 miles

N/S/R inner tyre scrubbing on shoulder

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

oil leak from VAC pump

Fail 29 Oct 2009 105,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R inner tyre scrubbing on shoulder

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

oil leak from VAC pump

Pass 25 Nov 2008 83,673 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2008

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 59,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 55,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 41,985 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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FG03 LUE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc 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 FG03 LUE, 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 LUE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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