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FNB 986T

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

64,298 mi
Last recorded64,298 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNB 986T
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 64,298 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

fuel tank strap damaged but still secure

vehicle undersealed in places not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Sep 2018 64,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area and inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area ( shock absorber mounting area ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area ( shocker mounting area ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearmost spring mounting area (outrigger) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

fuel tank strap damaged but still secure

Fail 10 Jul 2018 64,244 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area and inner sill area corroded and outer sill not welded continuously (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area , front crossmember area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill not welded continuously (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting area , inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area , front crossmember area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

fuel tank strap damaged but still secure

Pass 13 Jul 2017 64,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear mudguard loose

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 64,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear mudguard loose

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 63,293 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside side marker light innoperative

offside front seat belt loose at its mounting, not a fail due to this not being a statutory set belt

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 63,269 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, near load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside side marker light innoperative

offside front seat belt loose at its mounting, not a fail due to this not being a statutory set belt

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,360 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

all tyres perished

slight play in steering box

Fail 22 Jun 2015 62,348 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

all tyres perished

slight play in steering box

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,465 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight side wall break-up to n/s rear & o/s rear outer tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2013 40,978 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,489 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 40,481 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

NS inner sill - rust hole

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 38,685 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 38,678 miles

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

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

rear brakes not working

Pass 31 May 2008 47,608 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 20 Dec 2006 46,554 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 46,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 43,087 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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FNB 986T is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FNB 986T, 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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FNB 986T is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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