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FN03 ZVU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,364 mi
Last recorded142,364 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 142,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 139,842 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 138,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 133,816 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 131,554 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre worn around edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 129,169 miles

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

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2015 129,169 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2014 126,052 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 126,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 123,698 miles

both rear bump stops loose

offside front chassis rail corroded under bonnet

offside rear lamp damaged

under side of van corroded and offside inner bodysill badly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2013 123,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear bump stops loose

offside front chassis rail corroded under bonnet

offside rear lamp damaged

under side of van corroded and offside inner bodysill badly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 121,610 miles

Nail in front tyre

advice both wiper blades replaced

both front outer tyre side walls damaged

both rear suspension bump stops loose

offside front inner wing chassis corroded

offside front outer door handle stiff

offside rear light lens damaged

under side of van corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 118,597 miles

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

both front tyre side walls damaged

movement on offside front wheel

offside front chassis rail corroded under bonnet

under side of van corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2011 118,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front tyre side walls damaged

movement on offside front wheel

offside front chassis rail corroded under bonnet

under side of van corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 114,467 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

off front chassis rail under bonnet corroded

under side of van corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2009 109,667 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 102,491 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 102,491 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 86,395 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 68,304 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 ZVU 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 75%.

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

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