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FM03 XLX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,224 mi
Last recorded163,224 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 163,224 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 23 Jul 2015 163,218 miles

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 2 Jul 2014 154,683 miles

front brake discs scored-slight judder at front brakes-o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play-n/s/f brake pipe corroded-o/s/f brake pipe corroded-steering rack play-handbrake has slight travel

welding covered by substance, unable to check properly

windscreen has slight crack-drivers seat torn-drivers seat has slight movement-wipers smearing-both inner doorstep areas corroded-exhaust system corroded-brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly-both inner sills corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 154,683 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front brake discs scored-slight judder at front brakes-o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play-n/s/f brake pipe corroded-o/s/f brake pipe corroded-steering rack play-handbrake has slight travel

windscreen has slight crack-drivers seat torn-drivers seat has slight movement-wipers smearing-both inner doorstep areas corroded-exhaust system corroded-brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly-both inner sills corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2012 154,520 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 135,035 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 135,000 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 124,177 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2009 56,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 99,339 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 99,249 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 67,751 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,138 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 45,131 miles

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

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 XLX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

FM03 XLX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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