MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Aftermarket plastic trays zip tied into place not allowing full inspection.
Body has slight corrosion Numerous points. Advise regular checks as some areas only just met minimum requirement. (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion Thick tape applied to various areas not allowing full inspection of inner and outer sills both sides.. (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Aftermarket plastic trim zip tied into place not allowing inspection. (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Numerous areas. Advise regular checks as some areas only just met minimum requirement. (6.1.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
cut in nearside rear tyre wall
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
cut in nearside rear tyre wall
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
screw in n/s/r tyre
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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FG03 VSL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?
FG03 VSL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 April 2003.
Is FG03 VSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG03 VSL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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