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FV03 PXT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,971 mi
Last recorded156,971 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 156,971 miles

Advise both front brake discs corroded

Advise both front tyres close to legal limit

Advise rear axle brake pipes corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 146,964 miles

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

General corrosion

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 135,789 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 126,983 miles

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

side marker lights not working

Fail 3 Dec 2013 126,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

side marker lights not working

Pass 3 Dec 2012 116,937 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 101,073 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 96,353 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 87,986 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 87,982 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 80,187 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 80,187 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,400 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,868 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 21,610 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 PXT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PXT, 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 PXT registered?

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

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