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AY03 EJZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,661 mi
Last recorded73,661 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EJZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 73,661 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 73,399 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 73,315 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 73,305 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both number plates (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 72,875 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 72,805 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 72,805 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded/holed on exit pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 71,802 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 70,118 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 70,114 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 66,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2nd bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2nd bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near o/s/f chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded 1x pipe attached to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

parkbrake efficiency just above minimum limit of 17% at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,356 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 66,356 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 64,104 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,891 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 60,891 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,289 miles

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

coolant level

exhaust corroded

front wishbone bushes rubbers deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2012 56,854 miles

exhaust system slight corrosion

o/s/r outer tyre perished/cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,183 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 51,801 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,202 miles

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

gearbox output seal leaking

n/s/r inner tyre low air pressure

oil leak from vacuum pump gasket

Pass 5 Jul 2008 40,312 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 37,842 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 34,915 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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AY03 EJZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AY03 EJZ, 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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What year was AY03 EJZ registered?

AY03 EJZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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