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FL03 NRE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,342 mi
Last recorded156,342 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 156,342 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

extensiv under body corrosion

extensive body panel corrosion

Pass 11 May 2016 138,592 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

body panels corroded

extensive under body corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 13 Mar 2015 132,001 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to bodywork no jagged edges

corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present

Fail 7 Mar 2015 131,972 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to bodywork no jagged edges

corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present

Fail 15 Feb 2014 114,173 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Feb 2014 114,173 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2013 107,720 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

extensive corrosion to underside of vehile not excessive at present

tested in wet conditions

Fail 7 Mar 2013 107,718 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

extensive corrosion to underside of vehile not excessive at present

tested in wet conditions

Pass 17 Mar 2012 101,892 miles

extensive corrosion underneath vehicle but not considered excessive at this moment in time

Fail 14 Mar 2012 101,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

extensive corrosion underneath vehicle but not considered excessive at this moment in time

Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,005 miles

front brake disc's worn nearside and ofside

Pass 2 Mar 2010 90,683 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 90,683 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 82,090 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 82,090 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 72,085 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 61,180 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 50,413 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 NRE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NRE, 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 NRE registered?

FL03 NRE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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