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FL03 NPJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

199,119 mi
Last recorded199,119 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 NPJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 199,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underside has general corrosion

Various engine oil leaks

Fail 23 Feb 2016 199,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Underside has general corrosion

Various engine oil leaks

Fail 10 Apr 2015 198,486 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of vehicle / chassis has general corrosion

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Apr 2015 198,486 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of vehicle / chassis has general corrosion

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 May 2014 190,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front inner ,lower sill corroding , just outside prescibed area

offside front inner, lower sill corroded,just outside prescribed area

outer sills corroding, front/rear

rear inner sills corroding ,just outside prescribed areas

silencer deteriorating

slight damage to offside mirror

Pass 19 May 2014 190,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front inner ,lower sill corroding , just outside prescibed area

offside front inner, lower sill corroded,just outside prescribed area

outer sills corroding, front/rear

rear inner sills corroding ,just outside prescribed areas

silencer deteriorating

slight damage to offside mirror

Pass 30 Apr 2013 176,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leak

fan belt fraying

Fail 23 Apr 2013 176,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

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

engine oil leak

fan belt fraying

Pass 26 Apr 2012 161,293 miles

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

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

silencer corroding

Fail 23 Apr 2012 161,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

silencer corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2011 140,427 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside outer sill corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2010 120,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Mar 2009 101,128 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 101,128 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2008 84,344 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 84,344 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside mirror slight damage

Pass 13 Mar 2007 66,271 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 66,258 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 51,530 miles

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

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 NPJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NPJ, 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 NPJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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