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FX03 MKZ

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,748 mi
Last recorded172,748 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 172,748 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle is corroded

windscreen has damage outside the drivers of the road

Fail 27 Jul 2015 172,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle is corroded

windscreen has damage outside the drivers of the road

Pass 21 Jul 2014 164,176 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 141,508 miles

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

all chassis corroded

both sills corroded

rear floors corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 141,506 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

all chassis corroded

both sills corroded

rear floors corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 132,074 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 120,681 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 103,878 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 83,312 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 71,316 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 48,847 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 48,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 43,537 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,522 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 MKZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MKZ, 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 MKZ registered?

FX03 MKZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is FX03 MKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 MKZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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