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FX03 MLN

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

193,255 mi
Last recorded193,255 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 MLN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 193,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front bumper corner loose

Nearside Front tyre has a cut not reaching ply or chords

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear upper inner wheel arch corroded

centre and rear chassis corroded in various places

exhaust system deteriorated

inner sills corroded both sides

Fail 8 Apr 2017 193,255 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding not releasing correctly with n/s brake - hose collapsed? (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front bumper corner loose

Nearside Front tyre has a cut not reaching ply or chords

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear upper inner wheel arch corroded

centre and rear chassis corroded in various places

exhaust system deteriorated

inner sills corroded both sides

Pass 10 Mar 2016 189,348 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 189,334 miles

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

Nearside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 182,708 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 173,104 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 162,130 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 19 Feb 2013 162,088 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 13 Mar 2012 147,354 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 147,354 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 137,292 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 137,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 115,706 miles

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

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

front brake pipes to flexi's slight corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2010 115,706 miles

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

front brake pipes to flexi's slight corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 103,664 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 101,545 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 101,545 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 93,698 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 93,698 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 83,945 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 83,945 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Mar 2008 77,173 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 62,306 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,634 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

very low on oil

Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,736 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 34,920 miles

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r seats

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 MLN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MLN, 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 MLN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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