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FP03 VTW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

157,577 mi
Last recorded157,577 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 157,577 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s & o/s do not stay on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s & o/s inner arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength n/s & o/s cheek areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s & o/s front to rear inner sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Engine mounting bracket fractured cross member with engine mounts corroded (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle beam pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & perishing & nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 154,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2019 154,638 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills, both sides, rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2018 152,805 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion rear cross member is corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear bush (2.5.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear inner sill is corroded. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear axle bump stops, one missing and one insecure.

Fail 12 Apr 2018 152,802 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion rear cross member is corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear bush (2.5.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear inner sill is corroded. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear axle bump stops, one missing and one insecure.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 151,093 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 151,084 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 149,375 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 149,331 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 146,187 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 146,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 142,375 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 142,360 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 138,229 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 138,229 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 132,659 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 132,659 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 127,666 miles

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

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

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

slight imblance on front brakes

Pass 13 Jan 2009 123,345 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 115,291 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 115,291 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 15 May 2006 90,295 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2006 90,264 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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 VTW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 VTW, 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 VTW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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