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AJ03 FCA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

203,401 mi
Last recorded203,401 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FCA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 203,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill surface corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer 2 wheel arches corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2018 199,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

prop shaft centre bearings worn

Fail 29 Jun 2018 199,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member within 30 cm of spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail next to fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides and linkage worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

prop shaft centre bearings worn

Fail 28 Jun 2018 199,921 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 196,370 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 196,360 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 196,245 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 192,454 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 192,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 188,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2015 188,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2014 184,124 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s panel damage

Pass 24 Jun 2013 179,848 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2012 175,695 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F tyre bald on outer edge

O/S/F tyre starting to wear thin on inner edge

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 175,692 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S/F tyre bald on outer edge

O/S/F tyre starting to wear thin on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 171,093 miles

Chord showing on spare tyre

O/S/F tyre starting to wear thin on edges

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 165,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 165,331 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 161,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 161,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 151,243 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 151,155 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 122,904 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 122,904 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 89,230 miles

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

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

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 FCA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FCA, 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 FCA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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