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FX03 LUB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

208,209 mi
Last recorded208,209 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 208,209 miles

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

exhaust outer skin

Fail 4 Mar 2013 208,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust outer skin

Pass 27 Mar 2012 189,058 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 169,939 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 169,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 147,683 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 147,683 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Mar 2009 121,030 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 121,030 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

Pass 28 Mar 2008 98,187 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 98,187 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 69,483 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 69,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 42,451 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

N/S/R Brake slight bind

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,451 miles

N/S/R Brake slight bind

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 LUB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LUB, 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 LUB registered?

FX03 LUB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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