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FN03 ZVF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017

very rusty underside but not holed within 30cm

Fail 5 Jun 2017 157,296 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rear of axel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded foot step (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Inner sill is badly corroded

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

Offside Inner sill is badly corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 151,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 151,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 140,239 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 139,690 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 120,955 miles

N/s and o/s sills corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear chassis corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2014 120,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 104,487 miles

O/s/f and o/s/r sills corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight noise front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Jun 2013 104,432 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/s/f and o/s/r sills corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight noise front wheel bearings

Pass 4 May 2012 86,286 miles

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

n/s outer and both inner sills are corroding, general underside corrossion, none excessive at present

Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,621 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 79,621 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 71,991 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 63,127 miles

brake pipes coated

Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,325 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,919 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,583 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 ZVF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZVF, 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 ZVF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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