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AJ03 FWB

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

209,481 mi
Last recorded209,481 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FWB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 209,481 miles

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

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

all suspension components undersealed

underbody and brake pipes undersealed heavily

Pass 15 Nov 2024 205,616 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 205,615 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near shuck mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 191,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly split / perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2022 186,230 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 186,230 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 178,769 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 178,769 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 172,276 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroded but not excessive

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 172,276 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded but not excessive

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 164,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2019 164,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 155,133 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 155,132 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side door step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 146,491 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 135,407 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 128,377 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 128,377 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 119,390 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 119,390 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 112,574 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 112,574 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 103,829 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 103,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 93,526 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 93,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 85,731 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 78,077 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 69,939 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 63,345 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 56,569 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 56,569 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 52,727 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 52,727 miles

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

off side front bumper insecure

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 FWB is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 FWB, 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 FWB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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