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FM03 KHK

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

211,142 mi
Last recorded211,142 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 KHK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2018 211,142 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 191,647 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 191,647 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 173,760 miles

gearbox mounting broken

Fail 23 Nov 2015 173,760 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox mounting broken

Pass 28 Nov 2014 151,938 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2014 151,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2013 130,238 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 130,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre punctured

Pass 3 Jan 2013 113,846 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes greased

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

nearside number plate light dim

rear brake application

wear to offside front tyre on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2013 113,844 miles

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

rear brake application

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake pipes greased

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

nearside number plate light dim

wear to offside front tyre on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2011 101,808 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

rear brake application nearside slow

Pass 8 Dec 2010 92,242 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application nearside slow

Fail 8 Dec 2010 92,229 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear brake application nearside slow

Pass 15 Dec 2009 83,997 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 83,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear axle noisey

Pass 20 May 2008 59,676 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2008 59,676 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2007 48,278 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 48,278 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,453 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 KHK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KHK, 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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FM03 KHK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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