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FL03 DTY

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

299,089 mi
Last recorded299,089 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 299,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all welding covered in solvent

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2020 299,077 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2018 296,085 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 290,059 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)

underbody/sills corroding

Pass 20 May 2016 281,835 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2016

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 275,832 miles

brake pipes greased

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 275,561 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s o/s fronts running off/ brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Apr 2014 268,516 miles

offside wheel rim bent

Fail 25 Mar 2014 268,509 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wheel rim bent

Pass 14 Mar 2013 258,153 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 240,742 miles

CRACK IN FRONT LOWER WINDSCREEN

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND WEAK

N/REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISY

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 229,491 miles

both silencers slightly deterioated

head lamp aim correct but set on 3.5 on height adjuster

Pass 27 Feb 2010 219,526 miles

exhaust corroded in places

tyres low on tread

Pass 2 Mar 2009 204,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake imbalance 25% (limit 25%).

Pass 12 Mar 2008 179,161 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 179,158 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 148,694 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 148,694 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 109,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2006 109,868 miles

engine oil leak

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 DTY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DTY, 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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FL03 DTY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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