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FN03 ZTL

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,278 mi
Last recorded72,278 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 ZTL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 72,278 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 64,971 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 55,860 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 47,640 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 41,336 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 40,884 miles

Nearside Inner sill is corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Under body + chassis rails are corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 40,214 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 40,214 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 39,614 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded from steering rack to pump (2.3.2)

Under body ,chassis +suspension all slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 38,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyre sidewalls cut/cracking

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 31 Mar 2016 38,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyre sidewalls cut/cracking

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 11 Mar 2015 38,018 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o s r tyre valve cracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,018 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o s r tyre valve cracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,222 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,143 miles

NOISE FROM ENGINE PULLEYS OR DRIVE BELT, RECOMMEND INSPECTION.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,000 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 29,967 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 24,723 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 18,386 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 16,367 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 12,575 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 8,268 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 ZTL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZTL, 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 FN03 ZTL registered?

FN03 ZTL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FN03 ZTL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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