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FX03 FEH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

195,225 mi
Last recorded195,225 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 FEH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2017 195,225 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak From oil filter ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion By OS engine mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 184,711 miles

Incorrect key for fuel cap

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Park brake cable fraying on spring (3.5.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 184,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/75R16C 116/114R Cooper (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Incorrect key for fuel cap

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Park brake cable fraying on spring (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 173,919 miles

NSR side light quite bright

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 173,919 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

NSR side light quite bright

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 165,592 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 165,590 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2013 156,644 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 156,644 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 146,906 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 146,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2011 133,775 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 133,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 122,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 122,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 116,054 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 116,045 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 106,224 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 106,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 95,965 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 74,436 miles

both clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

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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FX03 FEH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FX03 FEH, 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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FX03 FEH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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