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FG03 VRL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,847 mi
Last recorded128,847 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 128,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 121,274 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 121,273 miles

Nearside Front Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 113,320 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 113,320 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 104,549 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 104,549 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 86,151 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 76,665 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 105,614 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 VRL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

FG03 VRL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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