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FG03 ZZS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

264,177 mi
Last recorded264,177 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2017 264,177 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete edge of the rubber has worn away (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort ZERO reading (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail near pump stop (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to floor pan corroded through within 30 cm of the shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Accident damage to the offside rear end of the chassis rail

Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded and nearing limits in places

Brake fluid level is low

Brake union on the front end of the master cylinder is wet and may be leaking

Engine has various oil leaks

Large crack on the nearside outer edge area of the windscreen

Rear axle diff inspection cover is VERY badly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 250,632 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper screen cracked outside swepted area

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 250,631 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper screen cracked outside swepted area

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 230,247 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 212,356 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 212,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 193,348 miles

brake pipes greased

condition of rear number plate borderline

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

corrosion to offside rear chassis

handbrake efficiency 17%

Fail 11 Jun 2013 193,318 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

brake pipes greased

condition of rear number plate borderline

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

corrosion to offside rear chassis

Pass 14 Jul 2012 184,425 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated.

Front brake imbalance 19%.

N/S/F track rod end has borderline play.

O/S/R footbrake efficiency low but working.

Oil leak.

Power steering pulley noisy.

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 177,171 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 27 Jun 2011 177,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 19 May 2011 177,006 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 170,154 miles

Front number plate showing signs of detteriation.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 170,147 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front number plate showing sign of deteriation

Pass 14 May 2009 158,088 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 158,085 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 145,981 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 135,814 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 135,810 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 ZZS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZZS, 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 ZZS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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