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FL03 FLR

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

304,511 mi
Last recorded304,511 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 FLR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 304,511 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 304,511 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 302,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front no plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s and n/s sills corroded

o/s/f sidelight dull

o/s/f sill damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/f wheel arch inner corroded

spare missing from carrier

wipers smearing the screen

Pass 27 Mar 2012 279,736 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

general surface corrosion on body

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2011 28,188 miles

general body condition corroding

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all brake pipes heavily greased

corroded hole in offside inner sill

damage to offside mirror surround

slight dampness around fuel pump area

Pass 13 Mar 2010 251,448 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 215,215 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 184,719 miles

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

general corrosion to chassis

slight play n/s/f arm bush

Pass 23 Feb 2007 152,864 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 152,864 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2006 106,004 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 106,004 miles

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 FLR is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FLR, 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 FLR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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