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FX03 KTA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,073 mi
Last recorded146,073 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 KTA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 146,073 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 144,716 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 143,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 143,368 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Metal exposing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Within load bearing area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 141,262 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded close to 30cm of load bearing area.

Fail 13 Sep 2019 141,254 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded close to 30cm of load bearing area.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 139,129 miles

On Board Diagnosis connector not working.

Parking brake tell tale lamp not illuminating.

Fail 14 Sep 2018 139,128 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

On Board Diagnosis connector not working.

Parking brake tell tale lamp not illuminating.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 137,436 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Under-body corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2017 137,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded (hole). (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Damaged and corroded within 30 cm of the seat belt area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 135,126 miles

Both side side sill damaged.

Nearside Near side rear side sill corroded.

Pass 29 May 2015 134,022 miles

Both side side sill damaged.

Near side rear tyre outter wall damaged.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 May 2015 134,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both side side sill damaged.

Near side rear tyre outter wall damaged.

Fail 22 May 2014 132,070 miles

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 132,070 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 129,201 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 129,201 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 122,232 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 112,851 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 92,385 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 75,003 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 61,291 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 KTA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FX03 KTA, 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 KTA registered?

FX03 KTA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is FX03 KTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 KTA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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