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FP03 EMJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,290 mi
Last recorded93,290 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 EMJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 93,290 miles

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

anti-slip on pedal wearing

both sides sills under vehicle covered with plastic coverings, most likely corroded.

Fail 9 May 2018 93,290 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

anti-slip on pedal wearing

both sides sills under vehicle covered with plastic coverings, most likely corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 91,040 miles

Nearside inner & outer sill corroded

Offside inner & outer sill corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2016 91,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside inner & outer sill corroded

Offside inner & outer sill corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 83,605 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2015 83,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all holes are marked in yellow !

Pass 5 Jul 2014 77,160 miles

Underbody corroded

Wiper blades split at ends

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 77,160 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Underbody corroded

Wiper blades split at ends

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,039 miles

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

Middle section exhaust corroded

Offside rear tyre has slight cut in inner wall

Fail 21 Jun 2013 65,893 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Middle section exhaust corroded

Offside rear tyre has slight cut in inner wall

Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,669 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 53,666 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,797 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 43,796 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 33,988 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 29,482 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 29,475 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 27,091 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 23,160 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,746 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 16,746 miles

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

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 EMJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FP03 EMJ, 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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FP03 EMJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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