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AY03 FYT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,917 mi
Last recorded53,917 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 53,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 52,797 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 51,158 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 49,832 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 48,576 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 48,556 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 47,674 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 47,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 42,715 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 41,798 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 40,617 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,088 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 30,672 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,958 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged

windscreen cracked across bottom

Fail 27 Jun 2014 36,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r light lens damaged

windscreen cracked across bottom

Pass 20 May 2013 31,539 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 29,340 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 26,092 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

floor/chassis seams corroded

front discs corroded,front brake imbalance

o/s no plate light poor contact,upper stop lamp inop

screen damage

steering pipes corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 26,092 miles

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

exhaust corroded

floor/chassis seams corroded

front discs corroded,front brake imbalance

o/s no plate light poor contact,upper stop lamp inop

screen damage

steering pipes corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 29 May 2010 25,292 miles

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

corrosion to floor/inner wings/chassis

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded inner faces

screen damage

steering pipe corroded

suspension corrosion

upper stop lamp blown bulbs

Fail 29 May 2010 25,292 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion to floor/inner wings/chassis

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded inner faces

screen damage

steering pipe corroded

suspension corrosion

upper stop lamp blown bulbs

Pass 29 May 2009 22,873 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2008 19,527 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 19,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,961 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 9,909 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 FYT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 FYT registered?

AY03 FYT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is AY03 FYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 FYT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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