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FG03 UTF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,841 mi
Last recorded159,841 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 159,841 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 159,841 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 159,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 150,771 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 140,714 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2013 137,008 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

park brake long travel.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 127,262 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 127,262 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2011 119,685 miles

near side rear brake effort slightly low and slight rear brake judder recorded.

off side front seat belt slightly frayed.most brake pipes slightly rusty.rear brake hoses slightly cracked.all of underside rusty and repair to near side floor unable to check fully due to underseal.

Fail 4 Mar 2011 119,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side front seat belt slightly frayed.most brake pipes slightly rusty.rear brake hoses slightly cracked.off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 108,701 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 94,374 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 80,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 64,646 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 47,811 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 UTF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White 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 UTF, 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 UTF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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