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FV03 ETF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,761 mi
Last recorded152,761 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 ETF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 152,761 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 152,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x-member at front of rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door pillar (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep on top (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep underneath (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door pillar (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 146,629 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 146,624 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lense broke (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 134,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 125,481 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 125,476 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2012 108,656 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 108,613 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 96,510 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 96,510 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 81,115 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 81,115 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 77,862 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 63,766 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 50,127 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 35,600 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 ETF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FV03 ETF, 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 ETF registered?

FV03 ETF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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