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FIB 1803

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,176 mi
Last recorded191,176 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 1803
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 191,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroding in the clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 189,966 miles

Brake pedal rubber splitting.

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has general corrosion underside.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 188,988 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 187,705 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear in parts along both lengths. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe along front bulkhead, behind fuel filter. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe going under chassis leg. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe going along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe going under chassis leg. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Small hole in second exhaust silencer.

Vehicle has general corrosion over full underside and outer sills.

Fail 29 Sep 2020 187,705 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear bump stops missing.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear in parts along both lengths. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe along front bulkhead, behind fuel filter. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe going under chassis leg. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe going along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe going under chassis leg. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Small hole in second exhaust silencer.

Vehicle has general corrosion over full underside and outer sills.

Pass 28 Sep 2019 186,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 steel pipes at bulkhead. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By servo and joint to flexible brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 186,662 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 steel pipes at bulkhead. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By servo and joint to flexible brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wing badly corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 185,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing.

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop becoming detached.

Fail 13 Jul 2018 185,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Pipe in bulkhead clip running up front bulkhead to nearside of vehicle. (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear axle pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing.

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop becoming detached.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 180,680 miles

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 175,441 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2016 175,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 172,834 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 169,901 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 167,860 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 164,565 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 161,063 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2010 157,302 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 154,406 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 150,602 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 147,022 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 139,621 miles

Off side wiper spindle starting to wear

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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FIB 1803 is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FIB 1803, 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 FIB 1803 registered?

FIB 1803 is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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The MOT history for FIB 1803 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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