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FM03 NLZ

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,184 mi
Last recorded163,184 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 NLZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2019 163,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis rail underbonnet top closing panel corrodded and holed

Offside Front door step corrodded

Offside Front tipper bed lower frame broken andcorrodded

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 2 Mar 2019 163,184 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tipper bed lower frame broken andcorrodded

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 31 Aug 2017 155,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bumper corner loose cable tied

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by top shockabsorber mounting close to fail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bumper corner loose cable tied

Offside Front headlight pattern poor

Offside Front wiper blade poor condition

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by top shockabsorber mounting close to fail (2.4.A.3)

Rear second one in crossmember holed and corrodded

Rear service brake effort low efficiency

handbrake lever travel long

Pass 15 Mar 2016 140,654 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 140,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 132,645 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 132,644 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

o/s n/s rear body steps loose and brokon

rear tail gate loose

Pass 12 Apr 2013 118,483 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 118,477 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 103,033 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both wiper blades splitting

offside inner and outer sills corroded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 26 Oct 2011 103,033 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both wiper blades splitting

offside inner and outer sills corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 21 Apr 2010 83,192 miles

front suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 24 Jun 2008 65,537 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 49,105 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 29,681 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 NLZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NLZ, 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 NLZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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