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FM03 NVB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,246 mi
Last recorded120,246 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 120,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 120,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 111,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 106,278 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,930 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 103,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 96,510 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside inner tyre appears to be low in pressure

offside front wheel bearing noisy when spun

Fail 16 Jun 2015 96,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside inner tyre appears to be low in pressure

offside front wheel bearing noisy when spun

Pass 21 Jun 2014 90,865 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 87,620 miles

emergency exit window break glass hammer not secured.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 87,591 miles

Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 76,367 miles

Oil leak

varios seatback padding damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2010 66,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

various seat back padding damaged [exp second row from rear).

Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,161 miles

various seat back padding damaged [exp second row from rear).

Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,142 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 57,127 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,669 miles

three times rear seat belt covers missing in centre of seats

Fail 16 Jun 2008 46,669 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

three times rear seat belt covers missing in centre of seats

Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,648 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 21,851 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 NVB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NVB, 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 NVB registered?

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

Is FM03 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 NVB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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