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FH03 XZL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

226,505 mi
Last recorded226,505 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 XZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 226,505 miles

front wishbone bushes starting to split

spare tyre low pressure

Fail 1 Dec 2012 228,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front wish bone bushes spliting

oil light on

spare tyre low inflation

Pass 30 Nov 2011 188,054 miles

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

steering rack as excess play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 30 Nov 2011 188,026 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

steering rack as excess play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 24 Nov 2010 149,166 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 149,156 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 103,009 miles

Oil leak

passenger dorr mirror glass slightly crazed

Pass 16 Oct 2008 94,101 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 94,101 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 82,617 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 57,220 miles

Hand brake lever has high travel distance (not traveling to maximum on rachet)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,220 miles

Hand brake lever has high travel distance (not traveling to maximum on rachet)

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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FH03 XZL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FH03 XZL, 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 FH03 XZL registered?

FH03 XZL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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