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AJ03 FTC

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

127,520 mi
Last recorded127,520 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 127,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 125,848 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 125,679 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to de bond (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak (around power steering pump) ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 125,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed at Two (2) seperate areas (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened inverted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 81% brake imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box bracket(corroded off) not attached and secured by plastic ties (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop both rear bump stops missing (2.4.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aim not tested both headlamps not working on dipped beam (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened inverted (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to de bond (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine area around power steering pump ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 117,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth approx. 2mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear water tank strap loose

Fail 17 Jun 2016 117,904 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes front to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking pipes front to rear burst on brake roller (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth approx. 2mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear water tank strap loose

Pass 18 Jun 2015 113,985 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 113,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 111,257 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 111,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2013 106,403 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 106,359 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 100,545 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 95,789 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 90,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 90,432 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 84,860 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

vehicle presented and tested as a motorhome and has cooker and beds fitted.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 84,860 miles

vehicle presented and tested as a motorhome and has cooker and beds fitted.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 79,347 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 79,347 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 66,391 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 23 May 2007 66,391 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 25 May 2006 48,247 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 FTC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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