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FP03 VTM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

266,218 mi
Last recorded266,218 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 266,218 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all four wheel arches covered heavily with sealant

both sills inner and outer covered heavily with sealant

Fail 10 Jul 2017 266,218 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all four wheel arches covered heavily with sealant

both sills inner and outer covered heavily with sealant

Pass 31 May 2016 258,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill covered with fibreglass and sealant

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch covered heavily with sealant

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner sill and footwell area covered heavily with sealant

Offside Front Outer sill covered with fibreglass and sealant

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch covered with filler and sealant

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 229,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded. Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded. Offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded. Nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded. Nearside front anti-roll bar linkage bush slight play.

Offside front steering rack inner joints slight play.Nearside front steering rack inner joints slight play.Offside front wheel bearing slight play.Nearside front suspension arm ball joint slight play.Offside rear tyre side wall slightly deteriorated.

Offside rear inner wheel arch covered with sealant. Nearside rear inner wheel arch covered with sealant. Nearside front steering rack gaitor slightly damaged. Nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn. Power steering leak.

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 220,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracks on side wall

Fail 6 May 2014 220,267 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracks on side wall

Pass 21 May 2013 211,067 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 211,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 197,127 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f bottom arm bushes cracking

n/s/f door as perspex fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2011 197,127 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f bottom arm bushes cracking

n/s/f door as perspex fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 184,707 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 164,858 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front wishbone back bushes slighty perished

both rear wheel bearings require attention soon

nearside wing mirror cover missing

Pass 13 Jun 2008 147,497 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 147,235 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 112,974 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 111,865 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 27 May 2006 75,588 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal rubber splitting

front suspension bolts to check tightness

nsr lamp lens cracked

oil + grease around steering rack boots

osf+nsf bottom arm bushers splitting

rear tyre depths

Pass 27 May 2006 75,588 miles

brake pedal rubber splitting

front suspension bolts to check tightness

nsr lamp lens cracked

oil + grease around steering rack boots

osf+nsf bottom arm bushers splitting

rear tyre depths

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 VTM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VTM, 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 VTM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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