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FL03 UXC

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,780 mi
Last recorded153,780 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 153,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened wish bone rubber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nsr and osr inner sills corrosion

nsr and osr x member corrosion

Pass 27 May 2020 148,915 miles

Nearside Front check strap loose

secondary bonnet catch not working

Fail 27 May 2020 148,915 miles

Nearside Front check strap loose

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

secondary bonnet catch not working

Pass 4 Mar 2019 139,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2019 139,454 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2018 135,106 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but more than 30cm from spring mounting (borderline)

Nearside reg cover lamp cover missing but working at time of test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 135,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush pulled out (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet aim (8.2.3)

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but more than 30cm from spring mounting (borderline)

Nearside reg cover lamp cover missing but working at time of test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 129,454 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine noisey

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2015 121,077 miles

steering rack damp

o/s/f drive shaft boot twisted

Fail 12 Dec 2015 121,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f drive shaft boot twisted

steering rack damp

washer jet blocked o/s

Pass 19 May 2015 113,798 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust system corroded & heatsheild insecure

nearside front wing mirror glass broken

various brake pipes corroding

various chassis components corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 113,798 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust system corroded & heatsheild insecure

nearside front wing mirror glass broken

various brake pipes corroding

various chassis components corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 105,745 miles

both rear bump stops insecure

corrosion to chassis & body mountings

corrosion to o/s/f coil spring

damp around steering rack

engine oil leaks

exhaust centre rear silencer outer skin corroded rattling

front brake inner pads appear low

heavy corrosion to exhaust system

marks/dents & surface corrosion to body panels

n/s/f tyre heavily cracked & split

o/s/f tyre heavily cracked & split

slight play to lower steerinig rack universal joint

slight smear from wipers

slight wear to o/s/f wishbone rear bush

wear to anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 16 May 2014 105,724 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear bump stops insecure

corrosion to chassis & body mountings

corrosion to o/s/f coil spring

damp around steering rack

engine oil leaks

exhaust centre rear silencer outer skin corroded rattling

front brake inner pads appear low

heavy corrosion to exhaust system

marks/dents & surface corrosion to body panels

n/s/f tyre heavily cracked & split

o/s/f tyre heavily cracked & split

slight play to lower steerinig rack universal joint

slight smear from wipers

slight wear to o/s/f wishbone rear bush

wear to anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 18 May 2013 99,520 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear bump stops in poor condition badly corroded @ chassis connections.

Fail 18 May 2013 99,520 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear bump stops in poor condition badly corroded @ chassis connections.

Pass 4 May 2012 84,853 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 72,629 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 66,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 47,563 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 47,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2008 39,484 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,537 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,458 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 UXC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UXC, 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 UXC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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