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FX03 LTU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,854 mi
Last recorded141,854 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 LTU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 141,854 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 139,699 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 137,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 135,442 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 133,408 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 131,579 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 131,577 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 130,210 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 128,790 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 126,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 126,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 125,037 miles

Nearside Rear has a sharp edge

Pass 1 Aug 2016 123,158 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 123,158 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 121,334 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 119,545 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 119,535 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 117,612 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly deterioated

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 115,719 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 113,297 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 95,805 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 95,785 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 80,447 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 80,152 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 79,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 58,840 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 58,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 50,869 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 50,800 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,705 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 LTU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX03 LTU registered?

FX03 LTU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is FX03 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 LTU shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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