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FL03 UYS

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,149 mi
Last recorded83,149 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 83,149 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 83,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body (rear spring hanger) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body (rear spring hanger) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 79,878 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 79,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill- marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front sill damaged at step

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 77,318 miles

27% imbalance recorded on front service brake

Pass 31 May 2017 75,214 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 72,341 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 63,008 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 58,013 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 54,239 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 54,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Coolant leak

Pass 9 May 2012 50,977 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 46,327 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 46,327 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,641 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,504 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 18,701 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,102 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 UYS is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 UYS, 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 UYS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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