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FP03 VSX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

306,125 mi
Last recorded306,125 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 VSX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 306,125 miles

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

surface rust on front subframe

Pass 6 Feb 2018 289,054 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

horn slightly girating

rear door handle missing but access available through side door

slight surface rust on front and rear chassis rail

Pass 17 Feb 2017 264,691 miles

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

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

inner arches outer and inner sills and offside rear inner quarter panel protected in under sealant and traces of body filler

oil leak

patches of slight corrosion on body

Fail 15 Feb 2017 264,689 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion both outer sills x4 (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arches both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arches both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

oil leak

patches of slight corrosion on body

Pass 16 Dec 2015 249,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leaks

Fail 2 Dec 2015 249,764 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 25 Nov 2014 221,834 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 20,873 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 20,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 176,368 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 159,209 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 159,209 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 139,888 miles

front brakes disks getting worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2010 139,888 miles

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

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

front brakes disks getting worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2009 119,458 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 91,283 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 91,283 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 72,727 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 72,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 60,631 miles

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

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 VSX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

FP03 VSX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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