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AJ03 EWP

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,275 mi
Last recorded159,275 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 EWP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 159,275 miles

centre exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipe corroded need changing

o/s/r inner wheel slight corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2017 159,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipe corroded need changing

o/s/r inner wheel slight corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2016 151,258 miles

centre exhaust boxes deteriorating

damage to winsceen lower need changing soon

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2016 151,258 miles

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

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

centre exhaust boxes deteriorating

damage to winsceen lower need changing soon

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 138,866 miles

winscreen damage n/s/f

Fail 7 Dec 2015 138,866 miles

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

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

winscreen damage n/s/f

Pass 13 Oct 2014 125,709 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front screen cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2014 125,709 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front screen cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2013 113,019 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 113,019 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 107,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front wiper blade split

park brake excess travel

Pass 5 Apr 2011 96,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2010 90,592 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres outer walls cracked no ply or cord showing

brake anti slip pad worn

handbrake slight travel

light corrosion underside

rear of vehicle boarded out unable to asses fully

steering rack and gaitors damp

wishbone bushes perished no movement

Fail 7 Feb 2010 90,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres outer walls cracked no ply or cord showing

brake anti slip pad worn

handbrake slight travel

light corrosion underside

rear of vehicle boarded out unable to asses fully

steering rack and gaitors damp

wishbone bushes perished no movement

Pass 10 Feb 2009 77,350 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 77,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake service

Pass 11 Feb 2008 63,211 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 63,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 46,186 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,076 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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AJ03 EWP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EWP, 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 EWP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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