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FY03 NBN

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

203,764 mi
Last recorded203,764 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 NBN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 203,764 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 17 Feb 2025 197,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 191,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Fail 14 Nov 2023 191,772 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 12 Oct 2022 188,526 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 188,514 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 188,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 183,056 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body has slight surface corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2021 183,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body has slight surface corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2020 175,122 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 175,122 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 165,538 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 165,645 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 156,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 146,539 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 146,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 136,401 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 136,395 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 126,169 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 120,028 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 109,826 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 109,828 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 109,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 109,826 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 109,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 109,826 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 99,665 miles

n/s/f wearing outer

o/s/f wearing inner

Fail 26 May 2009 99,665 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f wearing outer

o/s/f wearing inner

Pass 21 May 2008 94,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside number plate light cover missing

Pass 11 May 2007 90,522 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 70,970 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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FY03 NBN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 NBN, 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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FY03 NBN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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