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FV03 PWY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,578 mi
Last recorded132,578 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 132,578 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all under side in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 132,575 miles

Front Outline marker lamp not working on roof x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim flat tread low (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all under side in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 131,657 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2018 131,607 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis near suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 130,031 miles

wipers poor at clearing

n/s/r outer tyre split to cords

o/s/r inner tyre low

rear shockers damp

Fail 1 Mar 2017 130,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

handbrake cable fouling on n/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge and split on outer wall

n/s/r outer tyre split to cords

o/s/f tyre worn inside

o/s/r inner tyre low

rear shockers damp

wipers poor at clearing

Pass 13 May 2015 125,678 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 125,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 May 2014 120,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2014 120,055 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2013 111,824 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

body floor holed

hole in light lense

Pass 8 May 2012 103,271 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 103,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 96,997 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 96,995 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 83,080 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 May 2009 74,809 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 May 2009 74,809 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 63,031 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 63,031 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 May 2007 48,454 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber and rear light lens

Pass 11 May 2006 35,645 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 PWY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PWY, 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 PWY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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