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FL03 LRV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

196,191 mi
Last recorded196,191 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 LRV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 196,191 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 178,345 miles

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

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2012 178,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 171,704 miles

exhaust box outer casing rusted and coming away from box and needs replacing

Pass 4 Dec 2009 168,080 miles

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

front towing eye damaged

tow bar pin not fitted

serious oil leak from engine area

Fail 1 Dec 2009 167,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front towing eye damaged

tacho calibration date expired

tow bar pin not fitted

various cuts in offside front tyre not showing cords

serious oil leak from engine area

Fail 26 Nov 2008 153,180 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 153,180 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 134,730 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 134,675 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

corrosion to underbody

Pass 12 May 2006 114,212 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 114,212 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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 LRV 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 FL03 LRV, 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 LRV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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