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FP03 OHS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,017 mi
Last recorded189,017 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 OHS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 189,017 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 173,613 miles

both rear leaf spring hangers corroded

both rear lower arch sections corroded

much surface corrosion and underside of vehicle but not considered excessive at this time

scratch on windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2015 173,592 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to nearside and offside wheel arches

corrosion to nearside centre chassis leg

corrosion to to nearside and offside inner sills

Pass 6 Jun 2014 159,730 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Coolant leak

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 141,419 miles

nearside rear sill/wheel arch corroded and holed not structural

Fail 7 Dec 2012 141,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear sill/wheel arch corroded and holed not structural

Pass 29 Dec 2011 130,210 miles

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

general body condition showing signs of corrosion

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 29 Dec 2011 130,208 miles

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

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

general body condition showing signs of corrosion

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 23 Dec 2010 115,962 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2009 101,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre perished slightly

vehicle getting rusty in places

Pass 27 Dec 2008 83,360 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 83,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2007 65,504 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 65,504 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,015 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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FP03 OHS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OHS, 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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What year was FP03 OHS registered?

FP03 OHS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is FP03 OHS safe to buy?

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