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AY03 HRE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,693 mi
Last recorded50,693 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 50,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 48,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 May 2025 48,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 46,252 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 44,897 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 42,230 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear Tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 42,052 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 41,799 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,198 miles

general corrosion to off side front inner wing

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2018 37,172 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 35,481 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,817 miles

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

Offside centre side marker lamp not working

Offside front inner wing corroded

Offside rear outer tyre perished

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 33,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside centre side marker lamp not working

Offside front inner wing corroded

Offside rear outer tyre perished

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,901 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside centre side marker lamp not working

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front inner arch area corroded

offside rear outer tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,732 miles

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

not enough smoke to be metered.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,621 miles

rear outer tyres are cracking on sidewalls

Fail 31 Mar 2011 25,621 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

rear outer tyres are cracking on sidewalls

Pass 22 Apr 2010 24,121 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear outer tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,777 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,669 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 17,598 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 12,584 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 HRE 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 87.5%.

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 HRE, 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 HRE registered?

AY03 HRE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is AY03 HRE safe to buy?

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