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FX03 FMZ

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,591 mi
Last recorded68,591 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 FMZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 68,591 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 68,110 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 67,635 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 67,220 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 66,718 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,032 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 65,850 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,427 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 63,709 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 63,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,446 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,505 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 56,505 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,911 miles

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight damage to near side rear outer tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,571 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,904 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,754 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 33,656 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 26,504 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,083 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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FX03 FMZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FX03 FMZ, 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 FX03 FMZ registered?

FX03 FMZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is FX03 FMZ safe to buy?

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