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FN03 ZVK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,357 mi
Last recorded139,357 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 139,357 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 135,677 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 135,672 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Rear Chassis both sides between shock mounts and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Both sides inner upper chassis rail (Bonnet area Under air filter & Washer bottle) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front inner wings chassis both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Near Engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear doors inner floor both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wings both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Engine bay chassis rails both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arches both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both outer sill showing corrision (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Earth / Short on brake and indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 131,292 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Wing Guard Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 131,292 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Wing Guard Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 129,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 129,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 114,541 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both inner wheel arches/floor rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Step/inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both rear bumpstop mountings (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 114,386 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion doorstep (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 114,386 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion doorstep (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,999 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 95,999 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s door step (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side sill to floor at rear spring front mountings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in o/s/f wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor,n/s rear spring rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 95,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and box section (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust corroding

front number plate damaged

nearside rear chassis section corroding

offside front chassis section corroded to excess

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,918 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 87,327 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,813 miles

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

rear axle bump stops deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2013 79,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear axle bump stops deteriorated

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 74,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,137 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 69,938 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,718 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 55,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 17 Feb 2009 55,165 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 21 Feb 2008 45,737 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 45,737 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,436 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 22,249 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 ZVK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZVK, 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 ZVK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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