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FP03 VSZ

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,577 mi
Last recorded122,577 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 122,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2014 119,217 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 111,866 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 102,898 miles

BRAKE PEDLE RUBBER WORN , FRONT COIL SPRINGS RUSTING , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 13 Jul 2011 95,561 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD , STONE CHIP ON NEARSIDE , FRONT DISCS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 9 Mar 2010 84,945 miles

BOTH FRONT STEERING ARMS WORN , NEARSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING , ALTERNATER NEEDS REPLACEING , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 3 Mar 2010 84,945 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BOTH FRONT STEERING ARMS WORN , NEARSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING , ALTERNATER NEEDS REPLACEING , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 19 Mar 2009 75,218 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 63,791 miles

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

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

noise apprant at nearside when brakes applied front brake pads 80% worn

Fail 29 Apr 2008 63,791 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

noise apprant at nearside when brakes applied front brake pads 80% worn

Fail 23 Apr 2008 63,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

noise apprant at nearside when brakes applied front brake pads 80% worn

Fail 25 Apr 2007 52,169 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,169 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front 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 VSZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

FP03 VSZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is FP03 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 VSZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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