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FP03 ADZ

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

258,300 mi
Last recorded258,300 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 ADZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 258,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 254,028 miles

N/S and O/S front steps are slightly damaged but does not effect the strength of the vehicle

N/S rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2015 254,014 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

N/S and O/S front steps are slightly damaged but does not effect the strength of the vehicle

N/S rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 251,115 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 251,055 miles

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 249,009 miles

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

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

Oil leak

r/h/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Apr 2013 248,997 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

r/h/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2011 200,221 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 175,692 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre,inner & outerwall [ran flat]

Pass 10 Nov 2008 132,563 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 14 Nov 2007 124,228 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 76,453 miles

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

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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FP03 ADZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FP03 ADZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP03 ADZ registered?

FP03 ADZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FP03 ADZ safe to buy?

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