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AJ03 FCC

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,205 mi
Last recorded188,205 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FCC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2019 188,205 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected excessive travel (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area/strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

all chassis heavily corroded

drivers seat poor condition

exhaust poor condition

front bumper temporarily secured

Pass 6 Jul 2018 172,178 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

brake pedal rubber anti-slip rubber damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2018 172,178 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit = 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber damaged.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in multiple areas across the rear brake pipe, running along the rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 171,753 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit = 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively the blade also appears to be too long, as it overhangs the windscreen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber damaged.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in multiple areas across the rear brake pipe, running along the rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 155,129 miles

Nearside Front tyre on limit worn outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads low

Pass 12 Nov 2015 135,746 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 111,586 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 1 May 2014 111,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2013 97,862 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 97,571 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 94,357 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 90,921 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 87,285 miles

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

Slight movement detected in o/s headlamp reflector.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 83,191 miles

Slight movement detected in o/s headlight reflector.

Fail 17 Apr 2008 83,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight movement detected in o/s headlight reflector.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 79,673 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 74,186 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 FCC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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