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FX03 KWZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,393 mi
Last recorded156,393 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 156,393 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 156,172 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded at brake valve mount (3.3.A.2)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested due to dangerous condition (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main offside chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 147,043 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 146,684 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill step (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted load sensing valve prescribed area excessively corroded (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at forward spring mount in two places (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 136,989 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 136,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 125,537 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 117,933 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 117,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 109,652 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)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 109,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 92,897 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 92,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 75,573 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 61,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 46,716 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 32,599 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 21,632 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 KWZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KWZ, 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 KWZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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