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FG03 VPZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,014 mi
Last recorded211,014 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 VPZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 211,014 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 211,012 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark Dark in colour (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 202,952 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 195,905 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 195,904 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 184,738 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 184,736 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 167,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two brake pipes slightly corroded near fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side and off side rear above back axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

foot brakes only just passed there braking efficiency recommend brakes be serviced

Pass 14 May 2020 154,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis above back axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

recommend rear brakes be serviced

Pass 10 Jun 2019 143,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 143,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 135,957 miles

front brake discs are pitted

oil leak under engine

Fail 25 May 2018 135,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs are pitted

oil leak under engine

Pass 7 Jun 2017 128,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable secure but chafing on leaf spring

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Jun 2017 128,810 miles

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

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable secure but chafing on leaf spring

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak from engine

Power steering fluid low

Pass 15 Jun 2016 123,044 miles

Corrosion inner faces of both front brake discs

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 117,773 miles

Corrosion inner faces front brake discs

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 116,464 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion inner faces front brake discs

Fail 24 Jun 2014 116,464 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion inner faces front brake discs

Pass 10 Jul 2013 115,079 miles

exhaust system in poor condition + front b/discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2012 112,018 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2011 108,688 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 104,188 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 104,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 101,660 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 83,076 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 60,757 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 35,140 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 VPZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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