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FP03 VUU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,467 mi
Last recorded197,467 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 VUU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 197,467 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 197,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 186,631 miles

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

corrosion at both front inner arches,at both rear inner arches,sills,sill backs,rear floors, rear chassis rails and outriggers and panels

corrosion at both front steps and backs

initial sound from nearside front wheel bearing on rotation

Pass 23 May 2014 173,057 miles

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

corrosion at both front inner arches,at both rear inner arches,rear floors,rear chassis rails and outriggers

offside front tyre on tread limit,transmission sound on rotation of nearside front wheel

Fail 12 May 2014 173,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion at both front inner arches,at both rear inner arches,rear floors,rear chassis rails and outriggers

offside front tyre on tread limit,transmission sound on rotation of nearside front wheel

Pass 3 Apr 2013 148,305 miles

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

some corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 10 May 2012 132,942 miles

some corrosion to offside sill

Pass 3 May 2011 120,546 miles

some corrosion and damage to offside outer sill

Pass 2 Nov 2009 101,095 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 94,717 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 94,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 83,122 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 70,563 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 70,538 miles

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

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 VUU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

FP03 VUU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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