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FM03 FRN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

220,321 mi
Last recorded220,321 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 FRN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 220,321 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 219,771 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 219,071 miles

underbody has alot of surface rust

Pass 2 Apr 2019 217,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Apr 2019 217,262 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 203,214 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 181,714 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 164,084 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 164,084 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 146,555 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 8 Jan 2014 146,555 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Jan 2013 139,612 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 15 Sep 2011 136,503 miles

ALL CHASSIS AREA IS CORRODED

DRIVERS DOOR PILLER AT LATCH LOOKS CRACKED

EXHAUST AND MOUNT IS CORRODED

FLOOR PARKING BRAKE LEVER MOUNT AREA IS CORRODED

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA IS CORRODED

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING/BRAKES FEALS SLIGHT ROUGH ON SPRING

N/S/R AND O/S/R OF BODY CAB IS CORRODED

O/S/F FLOOR TO INNER SILL IS CORRODED AND HOLED NOT WITHIN 30CM AREA

O/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE IS WORN LOW

STARTER MOTOR WORN

Fail 9 Sep 2011 136,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

ALL CHASSIS AREA IS CORRODED

DRIVERS DOOR PILLER AT LATCH LOOKS CRACKED

EXHAUST AND MOUNT IS CORRODED

FLOOR PARKING BRAKE LEVER MOUNT AREA IS CORRODED

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA IS CORRODED

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING/BRAKES FEALS SLIGHT ROUGH ON SPRING

N/S/R AND O/S/R OF BODY CAB IS CORRODED

O/S/F FLOOR TO INNER SILL IS CORRODED AND HOLED NOT WITHIN 30CM AREA

O/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE IS WORN LOW

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

STARTER MOTOR WORN

Pass 14 Jul 2010 136,144 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 116,333 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 87,169 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear inner tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Jul 2007 60,873 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 45,591 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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FM03 FRN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 FM03 FRN, 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 FM03 FRN registered?

FM03 FRN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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