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FX03 LRN

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

234,506 mi
Last recorded234,506 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 LRN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 234,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion to n/s sill/step

Pass 21 Apr 2015 219,128 miles

n/s step corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 219,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

n/s step corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 211,048 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 203,117 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 203,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 193,602 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 193,602 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 169,918 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 143,576 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 127,191 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 127,186 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 109,977 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

exhaust starting to corrode

n/s front suspension arm bush starting to split

n/s seat belt webbing starting to fray

screen chipped

Fail 5 Feb 2008 109,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing

exhaust starting to corrode

n/s front suspension arm bush starting to split

n/s seat belt webbing starting to fray

screen chipped

Pass 5 Mar 2007 85,461 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 62,582 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 LRN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LRN, 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 LRN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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