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FN03 ZVD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,380 mi
Last recorded170,380 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 170,380 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 165,353 miles

various corrosion on vehicle outside prescribed areas

Fail 1 Aug 2017 165,353 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 159,353 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 159,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 152,916 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 152,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 146,263 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 146,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 132,730 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 132,730 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 121,646 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 121,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 114,798 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 99,735 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 93,170 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 83,807 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 83,807 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 73,449 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 59,049 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 ZVD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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