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AJ03 FCF

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

187,318 mi
Last recorded187,318 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FCF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 187,318 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

previous welding repairs covered in under seal

Pass 30 Jun 2022 178,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 176,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step repairs covered in underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step repairs covered in underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2022 175,989 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Load sensing valve to flexi x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Crossmember below cab , corroded & holed , also affecting handbrake cable mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel insecure Drop side (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner / outer sill & rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Body panel insecure Dropside (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill / step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer face of chassis , marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger , between chassis & step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top of chassis , going under bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheelarch / cab floor , marked with aroow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Both , marked (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Body panel insecure Tailgate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember to rear of axle , both sides , corroded & holed , also affecting brakepipe support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured Spring eye (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) 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 Front to,liad sensing valve ,x 2 greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to wheel , corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 172,140 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

nearside sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 2 Nov 2020 172,131 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front inner wing and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

nearside sill corroded outside presribed areas

offside inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 5 May 2017 168,559 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 168,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance marker light showing white (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 162,238 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 162,238 miles

Offside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 148,157 miles

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

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)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 9 Apr 2015 148,105 miles

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

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

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

Nearside Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 140,152 miles

Centre support bearing for prop shaft worn.

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

Rear body floor not fitted

n/s/f wheel and sill coroded and holed outside 300mm of structure

Fail 31 Oct 2013 140,152 miles

Centre support bearing for prop shaft worn.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear body floor not fitted

n/s/f wheel and sill coroded and holed outside 300mm of structure

Pass 23 Oct 2012 129,308 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Oct 2011 118,199 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 118,190 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 108,179 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 100,915 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 92,575 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 78,159 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 52,731 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 FCF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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