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FP03 VUX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,843 mi
Last recorded126,843 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 126,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 125,888 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 124,646 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 198,118 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 198,118 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

centre exhaust box outer case coming apart

washer bottle loose

Pass 30 Jul 2014 193,265 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 185,011 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills slightly deteriorated / corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 171,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s rear wheel has slight restrictive movement

Pass 19 Jun 2012 171,595 miles

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

o/s rear wheel has slight restrictive movement

Pass 9 Jun 2011 160,991 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 149,970 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 149,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 141,847 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 137,453 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 137,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 132,952 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

no water in header tank.

slight end float on rear wheels.

Fail 4 Jun 2007 132,952 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

no water in header tank.

slight end float on rear wheels.

Pass 11 May 2006 125,902 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

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 VUX 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 72.2%.

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 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

FP03 VUX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is FP03 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 VUX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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