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FL03 DNY

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,114 mi
Last recorded153,114 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 DNY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 153,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Aug 2021 153,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge, close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear underside corroded and rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 139,955 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 132,392 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 132,392 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 123,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 112,152 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 112,152 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 102,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 101,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 101,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 100,669 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 99,873 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 99,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 98,734 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 95,321 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 94,046 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 93,094 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 93,084 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 86,309 miles

both rear tyres low o/side worse,o/side front bottom arm rear bush slight splitting and unbonding.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 77,490 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 77,490 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres tread out of shape

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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FL03 DNY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 FL03 DNY, 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 FL03 DNY registered?

FL03 DNY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is FL03 DNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 DNY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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