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AY03 FZF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,837 mi
Last recorded37,837 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FZF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 37,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside & offside rear upper lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside centre & front side marker lamps not working

offside centre side marker lamp not working

reverse lamps not working

Pass 15 Jul 2025 37,625 miles

2 x n/s side marker lights nw 1 x o/s side marker light nw

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear upper marker lights very dim Reverse lights not working

Fail 12 Jul 2025 37,625 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

2 x n/s side marker lights nw 1 x o/s side marker light nw

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear upper marker lights very dim Reverse lights not working

Pass 4 Jul 2024 37,053 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside centre & front side marker lamps not working

offside centre side marker lamp not working

reverse lights not working

Fail 28 Jun 2024 36,998 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure spring moved from location (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside & offside front severely cracked at treads to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside centre & front side marker lamps not working

offside centre side marker lamp not working

reverse lights not working

Pass 4 May 2023 35,741 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 35,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 35,624 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 35,624 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 35,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 35,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Outline marker lamp not working centre lamp out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear outer case loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated seizing up difficult to open (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 35,476 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 35,476 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 35,469 miles

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)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 35,469 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,375 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a slight flat spot

Fail 26 Aug 2016 35,373 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working side markers not working - all (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,666 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,574 miles

small orange light o/side not working.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,185 miles

top stop lamp not fully illuminated

Fail 17 Mar 2009 27,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

top stop lamp not fully illuminated

Pass 12 Apr 2008 23,323 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 17,481 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 12,053 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 FZF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FZF, 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 FZF registered?

AY03 FZF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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