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AJ03 FCX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,619 mi
Last recorded74,619 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2019 74,619 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced crossmember behind cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn out on edges and nearly onto canvas

excessive corrosion of both outer sills appear to be just over 12" away from prescribed areas,but advise welding asap

inner front arches excessively corroded appear to be over 12" away from prescribed areas

nail in nearside rear outer tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2018 74,412 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded,advise renewing

corrosion in body generally

corrosion on inner surfaces of front discs

nearside and offside inner and outer sills excessively corroded but just away from prescribed areas

rear crossmember at back of cab corroded but appears away from prescribed areas

Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both Dbush's (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside corrosion to inner and outer sills

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

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

Offside corrosion to inner and outer door sill

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush's (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded

general body corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2017 73,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both Dbush's (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside corrosion to inner and outer sills

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

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

Offside corrosion to inner and outer door sill

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush's (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded

general body corrosion

Pass 4 May 2016 72,286 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 1.6mm

corrosion in inner and outer sills away from prescribed areas

front brake inbalance

oil leak from tipper ram

small corrosion in crossmember at rear of cab,not effecting any structural integrity

stone chip in screen

Fail 4 May 2016 72,286 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre on 1.6mm

corrosion in inner and outer sills away from prescribed areas

front brake inbalance

oil leak from tipper ram

small corrosion in crossmember at rear of cab,not effecting any structural integrity

stone chip in screen

Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

general underside corrosion and to vehicle body

nearside side side sill heavily corroded not within prescibed area

offside front side sill heavily corroded not within prescibed area

tipper ram leaking oil covered underside of vehicle

vehicle body has heavy corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2015 70,277 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

general underside corrosion and to vehicle body

nearside side side sill heavily corroded not within prescibed area

offside front side sill heavily corroded not within prescibed area

tipper ram leaking oil covered underside of vehicle

vehicle body has heavy corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,665 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to o/s/f wing pannel

corrosion to underside chassis/body

Fail 18 Mar 2014 68,665 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to o/s/f wing pannel

corrosion to underside chassis/body

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,260 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

both rear outer marker lamp not working

fliud leaking to rear tipper ram unit

general underside corrosion to both front and rear chassis/body

heavy corrosion to both front inner wings

Fail 29 Oct 2012 66,260 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

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

both rear outer marker lamp not working

fliud leaking to rear tipper ram unit

general underside corrosion to both front and rear chassis/body

heavy corrosion to both front inner wings

Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,554 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 63,554 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,320 miles

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

front disc,s worn

n/s/rear inner tyre has nail in it

Pass 12 Aug 2009 57,287 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear lamp glasses damaged

exstensive oil leaks to tipper ram unit

nail to n/s/r inner tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2009 57,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear lamp glasses damaged

exstensive oil leaks to tipper ram unit

nail to n/s/r inner tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,048 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 48,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,720 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 41,718 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 27,378 miles

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

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 FCX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FCX, 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 FCX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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