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FV03 WOU

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,181 mi
Last recorded172,181 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 WOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 172,181 miles

Central propshaft support rubber worn

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroding

Offside outer sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both out riggers and chassis corroding

all wheel arches corroding

brake pedal anti-slip device split and worn

clutch pedal anti-slip device split and worn

Pass 3 Aug 2021 168,720 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroding

Offside outer sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all wheel arches corroding

both rear chassis and out riggers corroding

brake pedal anti-slip device split and worn

Pass 17 Aug 2020 164,680 miles

Nearside outer sill corroding

Offside outer sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all wheel-arches corroding

both rear chassis and outriggers corroding

brake pedal anti-slip device split and worn

Pass 20 Aug 2019 161,607 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

brake pedal anti-slip device split and worn

offside rear and nearside rear chassis corroding

Fail 29 Jul 2019 161,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear from rear brake actuator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear parking brake and service brake slow to react

brake pedal anti-slip device split and worn

Pass 17 Aug 2018 157,538 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill badly corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal anti-slip device split and worn

Fail 16 Aug 2018 157,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre badly damaged and scuffed on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre badly scuffed and damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Outer sill badly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake disc shows signs of overheating

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake pedal anti-slip device split and worn

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 14 Aug 2017 153,597 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Front brake discs worn and lipped

General body corrosion and light damage

Nearside outer sill corroded

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Under body corrosion

windscreen cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2016 149,225 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 142,232 miles

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes slightly perished

slight end float in both rear wheel bearings

windscreen craked on offside

Fail 20 Aug 2015 142,232 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes slightly perished

slight end float in both rear wheel bearings

windscreen craked on offside

Pass 31 Jul 2014 135,095 miles

centre exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 2 Sep 2013 130,034 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 123,678 miles

both front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 1 Sep 2011 117,814 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs worn and lipped

front wipers worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 109,549 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 102,396 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 74,952 miles

damage to n/s mirror

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 56,205 miles

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

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 WOU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WOU, 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 WOU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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