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FM03 FSY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,675 mi
Last recorded149,675 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 149,675 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 144,616 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 142,559 miles

offside step corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2009 118,707 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 104,148 miles

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

cab floor corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2007 90,595 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 90,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 77,310 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 77,301 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 FSY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM03 FSY registered?

FM03 FSY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is FM03 FSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 FSY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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