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AA03 VAN

2015 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,530 mi
Last recorded163,530 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit85,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA03 VAN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 163,530 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff to open + close (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front clunk heard but nothing found during inspection

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 163,529 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1x full length at front above fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of both full length (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x full length at front above fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff to open + close (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box deteriorated + middle to rear clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front clunk heard but nothing found during inspection

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 157,786 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 149,438 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 141,380 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 141,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 16 Feb 2022 122,979 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 122,979 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coolant level below min mark

Spare tyre defective cords exposed

Pass 29 Jun 2020 77,135 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 77,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 53,592 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 40,204 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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AA03 VAN is a 2015 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 85,659 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 AA03 VAN, 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 11 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AA03 VAN is a 2015 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 May 2015.

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