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FX03 KTL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,796 mi
Last recorded124,796 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 124,796 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under the car slitley corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 117,359 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 111,591 miles

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake anti slip close tolimit

Pass 20 Jun 2014 104,660 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 104,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 95,622 miles

brake pedal rubber cover is worn

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front tyre is nearing the limits of wear

offside front suspension anti-roll bar link is bent at the bottom

offside front tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

offside rear tyre is cracking in the tread area

offside upper door mirror is cracked

play in nearside rear wheel bearing but not currently excessive

stonechip damage to the windowscreen

Fail 10 Jun 2013 95,614 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pedal rubber cover is worn

exhaust system is corroded

extensive corrosion on the underside of the vehicle. Remedial repairs are highly recommended

nearside front tyre is nearing the limits of wear

offside front suspension anti-roll bar link is bent at the bottom

offside front tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

offside rear tyre is cracking in the tread area

offside upper door mirror is cracked

play in nearside rear wheel bearing but not currently excessive

stonechip damage to the windowscreen

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 88,223 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 88,219 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 81,499 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 81,499 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 77,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 77,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 67,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 59,905 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 43,200 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 30,322 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 KTL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KTL, 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 KTL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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