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FG03 UPX

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,041 mi
Last recorded146,041 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 UPX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2017 146,041 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 135,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion next to laden valve (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 135,188 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion next to laden valve (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 128,290 miles

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

n,s,r chassis slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2015 128,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o,s,r parking brake low

Pass 15 Aug 2014 121,611 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 114,721 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes greased

uneven braking on rear

Fail 12 Aug 2013 114,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes greased

uneven braking on rear

Pass 8 Jun 2012 106,791 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 101,824 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 101,265 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 92,544 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,206 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 86,655 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 81,894 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 UPX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UPX, 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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What year was FG03 UPX registered?

FG03 UPX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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