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FV03 WRX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

254,008 mi
Last recorded254,008 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2017 254,008 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 248,353 miles

general corrosion to underside and both outer sills

Fail 17 Oct 2016 248,293 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

general corrosion to underside and both outer sills

Pass 16 Oct 2015 241,810 miles

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

oil leak at engine

Fail 13 Oct 2015 241,810 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 3 Oct 2014 234,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 225,671 miles

front numberplate slightly deteriated

Pass 21 Sep 2012 194,489 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 193,688 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 158,579 miles

o/s front tyre close to legal limit

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2010 126,230 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 126,128 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 110,767 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 87,062 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 87,062 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 71,392 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 51,249 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 WRX 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 64.7%.

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 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

FV03 WRX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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