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FV03 AEL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,753 mi
Last recorded158,753 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 AEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 158,753 miles

All round body has corrosion in different areas

Both sills covered in under seal

Brake pipes covered in greace

Exhaust system slight corrosion

Slight oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2017 158,753 miles

All round body has corrosion in different areas

Both sills covered in under seal

Brake pipes covered in greace

Exhaust system slight corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight oil leak

Pass 18 May 2016 146,851 miles

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

Nearside SILLS CORRODED

Offside SILL AND DOORSTEP CORRODED

Fail 11 May 2016 146,455 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT LEAF SPRING MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside SILLS CORRODED

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside SILL AND DOORSTEP CORRODED

Pass 5 Jun 2015 138,837 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

inner sills corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2015 138,831 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 126,751 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 114,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 114,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 97,404 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 May 2012 97,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2011 88,067 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2010 77,810 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 69,288 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 57,567 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 43,989 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 43,900 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,488 miles

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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FV03 AEL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FV03 AEL, 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 FV03 AEL registered?

FV03 AEL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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