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FN03 ZSX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 ZSX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2023 118,774 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 114,842 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

park brake lower effort n/s/r

Pass 17 Sep 2021 173,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020
Pass 19 Sep 2019 218,330 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 213,838 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 204,797 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 204,797 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 199,065 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable casing damaged

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 192,962 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 198,314 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 198,311 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 187,143 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 183,746 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 183,745 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 169,112 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 151,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 151,475 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 127,088 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 96,428 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 68,611 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 ZSX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FN03 ZSX, 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 ZSX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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