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FR03 APK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,319 mi
Last recorded179,319 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 APK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 179,319 miles

center prop shaft bush worn rear

fuel block nearside front chassis leg damp

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 179,298 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

center prop shaft bush worn rear

fuel block nearside front chassis leg damp

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 176,651 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

cut in offside front inner tyre wall

offside roof marker not working

Pass 18 Mar 2014 173,446 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2013 168,426 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 168,426 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 163,413 miles

Oil leak

emissions too clean to register

tipper body bolted to chassis but tipper bed held down with ratchet straps at the front

Fail 15 Mar 2012 163,408 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

emissions too clean to register

tipper body bolted to chassis but tipper bed held down with ratchet straps at the front

Pass 14 Mar 2011 158,769 miles

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

offside mirror cover broken

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2010 156,261 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 156,215 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 151,399 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 151,395 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

off side front lower rear suspension arm bush cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2007 122,794 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 87,483 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 87,483 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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FR03 APK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FR03 APK, 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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FR03 APK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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