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FN03 UPX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

130,679 mi
Last recorded130,679 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 UPX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 130,679 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2019 124,392 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 124,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 119,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded & holed (Not within prescribed area)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 119,116 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting point (Chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting point (Chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Leak from oil pressure switch & vac pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded & holed (Not within prescribed area)

Pass 21 Oct 2017 117,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner sill

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

exhaust silencer badly corroded

general underside of vehicle corroded at several points.

Fail 13 Oct 2017 117,567 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted chassis badly corroded at valve mounting point (3.6.A.2a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner sill

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

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

exhaust silencer badly corroded

general underside of vehicle corroded at several points.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 111,184 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge.

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 111,184 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by gearbox mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill by spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at engine mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill by spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge.

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded in 3 places not structual

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

Offside Front step corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded in 2 places not structual

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 105,127 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion badly corroded and has a hole (6.1.A.1)

chassis corroded around load sensing valve mounting point

drivers door step corroded.

n/s front chassis corroded under wheel arch

n/s inner sill corroded.

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s inner sill corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 103,125 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion badly corroded and has a hole (6.1.A.1)

chassis corroded around load sensing valve mounting point

drivers door step corroded.

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

n/s front chassis corroded under wheel arch

n/s inner sill corroded.

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s inner sill corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 10 Nov 2014 98,619 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

advise new wiper blades

both rear axle bump stops missing

corrosion on o/s & n/s sills/panel edges

general surface corrosion throughout vehicle underside

play in o/s steering rack knuckle

slight fraying on drivers seatbelt

Pass 10 Nov 2014 98,619 miles

advise new wiper blades

both rear axle bump stops missing

corrosion on o/s & n/s sills/panel edges

general surface corrosion throughout vehicle underside

play in o/s steering rack knuckle

slight fraying on drivers seatbelt

Pass 8 Nov 2013 93,114 miles

exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

o/s front brake disc corroded

rear axle bump stops missing

slight fraying on drivers seatbelt

surface corrosion throughout vehicle underside

Fail 8 Nov 2013 93,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

o/s front brake disc corroded

rear axle bump stops missing

slight fraying on drivers seatbelt

surface corrosion throughout vehicle underside

Pass 6 Nov 2012 86,521 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 78,625 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 78,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in n/s steering rack joint

Pass 4 Nov 2010 66,159 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 61,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 61,293 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 55,575 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 55,575 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,728 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 49,728 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 43,696 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,639 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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FN03 UPX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FN03 UPX, 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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FN03 UPX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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