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AJ03 FPY

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

211,293 mi
Last recorded211,293 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 211,293 miles

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

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated and central rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly on both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 211,291 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has an unsafe modification inner valance excessively corroded (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing panel excessively corroded with holes (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body has an unsafe modification inner valance excessively corroded (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Inner Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure wheel arches on both sides excessively corroded (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced and inner sills excessively corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced and inner sills excessively corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated and central rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly on both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 193,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S,N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S,N/S corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 193,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER CHASSIS, near inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S,N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S,N/S corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S,N/S INNER SILLS HOLE & CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S,N/S VALANCE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 199,489 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre chassis corroded by fuel tank. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing metal brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded by suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches corroded by suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both rear inner sills by rear of back wheel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes from load sensing valve to rear brake flexy hoses corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both inner sill corroded.

n/s front inner wheel arch corroded.

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2018 196,025 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 195,861 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 188,386 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 188,386 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 183,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 174,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 174,272 miles

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 168,365 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 168,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 161,731 miles

BOTH front brake discs are worn and corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 161,731 miles

BOTH front brake discs are worn and corroded

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 155,402 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Dec 2010 148,563 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 135,800 miles

Condition of rear number plate.

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2008 125,238 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 113,430 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 104,779 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 FPY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FPY, 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 FPY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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