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FM03 VRZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

43,479 mi
Last recorded43,479 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 VRZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 43,479 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 43,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 37,543 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 37,543 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 32,827 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 31,769 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 31,321 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 31,079 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 30,709 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 30,197 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 29,811 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 29,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 29,019 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre flat

Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,513 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 27,651 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 27,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 27,122 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,448 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,491 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 21,722 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 19,910 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,101 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s and n/s rear brakes squeeling

Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,780 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 11,065 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 7,235 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 7,235 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 VRZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

FM03 VRZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is FM03 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 VRZ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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