MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All underbody has signs off corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside and nearside outer sills coroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shackle mount x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside rear outer sill corroded
Offside front outer sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside and nearside mid outer sills corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch various points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill front shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch various points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and Nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside and nearside mid outer sills not within 30cm of prescribed area
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis face (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis face (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step and sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked at front eye let (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed side door handle /lock (6.2.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear corner bumper loose
all under body wax oiled and corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch strut (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill seatbelt (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength seatbelt (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch strut (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill seatbelt (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
brake pedal rubber worn
corrosion underside of vehicle
exhaust deteriorated
front number plate slight damage
nearside rear chassis corroded
not all high level stop lamps work
offside rear chassis corroded
wheel arches corroded
windscreen scratched
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt twisted around itself causing problems (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre of centre rear belt twisted and jammed (5.2.5b)
brake pedal rubber worn
corrosion underside of vehicle
exhaust deteriorated
front number plate slight damage
nearside rear chassis corroded
not all high level stop lamps work
offside rear chassis corroded
wheel arches corroded
windscreen scratched
Front and rear under body showing signs of corrosion
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out riger (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both n/s o/s inner step (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and outer chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer chassis (6.1.B.2)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both n/s o/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Front and rear under body showing signs of corrosion
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front step areas corroded
offside front inner arch corroded
sills corroded
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front step areas corroded
offside front inner arch corroded
sills corroded
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear bench seat side strap insecure. † Rear washers poor.
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FP03 VTY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 VTY, 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 VTY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 2003.
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