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FN03 ZVT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,978 mi
Last recorded189,978 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 189,978 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 189,938 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 189,863 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts under bonnet (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported under bonnet (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 187,138 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front inner sills corroding. not in prescribed area

nearside rear inner sill corroding. not in prescribed area

rear floor/ inner wings corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2016 179,839 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 175,810 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 170,054 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

pipes greased

Fail 13 Jan 2014 170,054 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

pipes greased

Pass 11 Feb 2013 163,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes greased

front brake discs worn on inner faces

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on outer wall

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Feb 2012 156,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes greased

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front exhaust silencer slightly diteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2011 152,085 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 152,085 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 143,300 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 136,371 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

end float in both rear axle bearings

Fail 6 Feb 2009 136,324 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

end float in both rear axle bearings

Pass 24 Jan 2008 126,336 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 118,378 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 90,232 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 ZVT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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