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FV03 PUU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,270 mi
Last recorded175,270 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 PUU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 175,270 miles

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

o/s/r sill corroded

wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 18 Oct 2016 175,229 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cab step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and outer chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and outriger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working and o/s (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cab step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 165,349 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 165,345 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner wing. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner wing. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill back (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner wing. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill back. (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 158,499 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 142,566 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 120,003 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 100,129 miles

Exhaust system corroding.

Wipers poor condition.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 100,129 miles

Exhaust system corroding.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wipers poor condition.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 85,700 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 72,214 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 72,214 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 108,235 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 108,235 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,605 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2006 38,962 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 PUU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FV03 PUU, 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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FV03 PUU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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