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AJ03 VZN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,610 mi
Last recorded170,610 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 170,610 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 134,941 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 124,494 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 113,591 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 113,591 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s front outline marker not working

Pass 3 Aug 2010 110,581 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 110,581 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 95,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 95,725 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 79,579 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 79,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 63,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 43,439 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 VZN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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