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AJ03 EPV

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

193,988 mi
Last recorded193,988 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 EPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 193,988 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 193,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 141,476 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 136,320 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 136,307 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 129,919 miles

advise prop shaft centre bearing worn

Fail 26 Jun 2015 129,915 miles

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

advise prop shaft centre bearing worn!

Pass 28 Jun 2014 118,633 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 118,632 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 106,677 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 106,677 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,188 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 87,624 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 70,195 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 70,195 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 66,391 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,062 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 57,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AJ03 EPV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AJ03 EPV, 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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AJ03 EPV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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