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FY03 NBM

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

187,301 mi
Last recorded187,301 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 NBM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 187,301 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 178,067 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 178,067 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting DROP SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting DROP SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 168,063 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 168,055 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion DROP SILL (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 158,303 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Feb 2017 158,298 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2016 149,619 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 149,612 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 141,218 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 141,214 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 130,531 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 119,949 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 119,943 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 111,276 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 103,137 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 103,131 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 92,658 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 84,524 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 74,265 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 74,265 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 50,107 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 50,102 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FY03 NBM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FY03 NBM, 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 FY03 NBM registered?

FY03 NBM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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