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FM03 NKS

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,415 mi
Last recorded178,415 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 NKS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 178,415 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 174,796 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 173,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 172,761 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 171,400 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 167,116 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch panel corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all rear brake pipes covered in grease

corrosion on top of both front chassis rails, under bonnet

slight corrosion throughout bodywork/cab back

slight corrosion throughout to all of chassis

slight corrosion to chassis above fuel tank

Fail 17 Oct 2019 167,101 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working above windscreen (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working above windscreen (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch panel corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all rear brake pipes covered in grease

corrosion on top of both front chassis rails, under bonnet

slight corrosion throughout bodywork/cab back

slight corrosion throughout to all of chassis

slight corrosion to chassis above fuel tank

Pass 16 Oct 2018 162,577 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 158,645 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 158,645 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 154,408 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 154,408 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 149,261 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 142,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 134,098 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

o/s ahd n/s rear back steps corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2012 126,254 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 116,899 miles

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

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

frontdiscs worn

Pass 2 Aug 2011 116,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 106,049 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 94,391 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 94,386 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 80,878 miles

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

offside park brake cable taught

roof lamps inoperative

Fail 31 Jul 2007 72,414 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 72,414 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 57,315 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 NKS is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NKS, 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 NKS registered?

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

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