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FM03 XFE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,436 mi
Last recorded184,436 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 184,436 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 166,881 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 156,980 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 150,239 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 141,795 miles

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

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

front discs pitted

Pass 30 Dec 2011 131,540 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 126,634 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 109,422 miles

windscreen shroud insewcure

Fail 17 Aug 2009 109,422 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

windscreen shroud insewcure

Fail 10 Jul 2008 103,969 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake increase o/s ahead slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2008 103,969 miles

rear brake increase o/s ahead slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2007 93,249 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear number plate bulbs replaced on site,rear and side loading doors not opening.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 81,938 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 81,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 XFE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

FM03 XFE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is FM03 XFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 XFE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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