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FG03 VSD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,318 mi
Last recorded114,318 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 114,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 114,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 114,024 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 113,802 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 113,516 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 113,184 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 112,911 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 112,598 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 112,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 112,233 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 111,789 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 111,423 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 110,450 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 109,407 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 106,476 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 100,234 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 91,397 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 84,342 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 77,498 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 71,499 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 71,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 59,706 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 59,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,462 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 VSD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VSD, 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 VSD registered?

FG03 VSD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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