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AJ03 FBB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

53,055 mi
Last recorded53,055 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FBB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 53,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody undersealed

Pass 21 Jan 2025 52,942 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 52,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner corodded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake performance just passed by minimum efficiency

Pass 12 Aug 2023 50,108 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 50,107 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking injector/ return pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 44,226 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 44,226 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 39,096 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 34,521 miles

Nearside Front OUTER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED

Offside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED

Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,142 miles

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 12 Jun 2019 34,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under vehicle by rear leafspring, front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under vehicle by rear leafspring, front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger by rear leafspring, front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Just acceptable fluctuation on rear brakes.

O/s sliding door, inside lock/unlock button missing but can be unlocked from outside.

Rear brakes squealing.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 21 Jun 2018 30,148 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 29,483 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear indicator

brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 14 Jun 2016 28,538 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corodding

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall - kerb damage

Fail 13 Jun 2016 28,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on back axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front to rear brake pipes corodding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall - kerb damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper rubber splitting

Pass 12 Jun 2015 27,038 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 27,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,236 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 25,202 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,826 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,956 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 18,603 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,492 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,084 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 15,084 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 12,099 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 12,098 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlight Aim at maximum height allowance to pass

noisey and raise and fall rear foot application borderline pass

Pass 27 Jun 2006 8,979 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 8,395 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 FBB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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