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FN03 ZTY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,015 mi
Last recorded121,015 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 121,015 miles

Both centre exhaust boxes outer skin corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 120,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner sill rusty holed

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 120,582 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner sill rusty holed

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 119,149 miles

EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner SILL CORRODED

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 117,379 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 115,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to turn

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

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

battery light on

centre exhaust skin both lifting but not blowing

small amount of corrosion to n/s/r but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Fail 1 Feb 2017 115,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to turn

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

battery light on

centre exhaust skin both lifting but not blowing

small amount of corrosion to n/s/r but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 10 Feb 2016 113,656 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bolt in nearside front wheel arch appears to be loose

oil leak

rocker cover cracked

underside corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 113,583 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of leaf spring rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of leaf spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of leaf spring rear mount (2.4.A.3)

underside corroded

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bolt in nearside front wheel arch appears to be loose

oil leak

rocker cover cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2015 111,788 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 108,435 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 108,435 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 101,789 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 100,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 100,023 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 94,627 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,002 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 86,002 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,267 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 55,994 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 43,275 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 31,726 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 ZTY 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 72.7%.

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 ZTY, 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 ZTY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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