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FX03 MGU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

242,326 mi
Last recorded242,326 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 MGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 242,326 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 231,499 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 216,594 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 202,759 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 202,757 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 181,383 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 181,383 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 175,526 miles

sill corroded ns

Fail 23 May 2016 175,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

sill corroded ns

Pass 3 Jun 2015 167,027 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 167,027 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 139,717 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 139,717 miles

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)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 112,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light surface corrosion on n/s and o/s outer sills

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner part of tread.

windscreen cracked along the bottom on nearside but not in prescribed area.

Fail 20 May 2013 112,229 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light surface corrosion on n/s and o/s outer sills

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner part of tread.

windscreen cracked along the bottom on nearside but not in prescribed area.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 88,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2011 67,026 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 44,899 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 37,989 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 37,989 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,195 miles

Corrosion on osf brake pipe.

Corrosion/wear on brake discs. Efficiency okay at test.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,735 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 10,811 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 MGU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MGU, 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 MGU registered?

FX03 MGU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is FX03 MGU safe to buy?

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