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FG03 USZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

318,447 mi
Last recorded318,447 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 USZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 318,447 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 283,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 273,150 miles

Lower part of windscreen cracked on nearside but does not affect drivers view

Nearside complete sill has heavy surface corrosion

Offside complete sill has heavy surface corrosion

Underneath of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2017 273,150 miles

Lower part of windscreen cracked on nearside but does not affect drivers view

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside complete sill has heavy surface corrosion

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

Offside complete sill has heavy surface corrosion

Underneath of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2016 248,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 248,726 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Towbar retaining device missing 2 bolts missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 21 Feb 2015 242,816 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 233,949 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 218,669 miles

Both front CV boots deterioated.

Exhaust system corroded.

General corrosion noted to the underside & suspension compenants.

Handbrake travel high.

Nearside front track rod end has slight play.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 195,875 miles

slight play to steering arms

Pass 20 Oct 2010 174,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 165,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 154,736 miles

brake ballance 22%

Pass 15 Apr 2009 139,194 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 123,111 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play to both steering-rack arms

Fail 16 Oct 2008 121,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play to both steering-rack arms

Pass 25 Feb 2008 105,797 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 105,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2007 72,514 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 53,330 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006

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

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 USZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 USZ, 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 USZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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