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FG03 UKY

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

235,007 mi
Last recorded235,007 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 UKY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 235,007 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 235,007 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 225,101 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 2 Jun 2014 225,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 10 May 2013 214,728 miles

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

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

adv. exhaust back box outer skin slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 May 2013 214,728 miles

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

adv. exhaust back box outer skin slightly deteriorated.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 206,021 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 206,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 179,528 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 179,526 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r rear light lense cracked/both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion/front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion/engine oil leaks/auxiliary belt noisey

Pass 7 Jul 2009 161,119 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 161,114 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 131,545 miles

wear in steering system,nsf lower arm bushes worn,osf wing damaged,underbody soiled..

Fail 2 Apr 2008 131,545 miles

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

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

wear in steering system,nsf lower arm bushes worn,osf wing damaged,underbody soiled..

Pass 20 Mar 2007 106,257 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 105,165 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 81,799 miles

underbody soiled,

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 UKY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc 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 UKY, 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 UKY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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