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AY03 NXS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

69,131 mi
Last recorded69,131 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 69,131 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 65,776 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 64,884 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 62,437 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 61,830 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 59,514 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 55,135 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 55,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,774 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside & offside (1.1.A.3f)

offside front suspension arm - rear bush deteriorating slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2016 51,220 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs pitting

Pass 8 Oct 2015 47,036 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs pitting slightly

Fail 2 Oct 2015 47,000 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs pitting slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2014 42,219 miles

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

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

all rear tyres treads cracking

offside front coil spring moved slightly

spare tyre tread cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2013 38,429 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all rear tyres treads cracking

front brakes 16% imbalanced

offside front coil spring moved slightly

offside front tyre tread & wall deteriorated / cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2013 38,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all rear tyres treads cracking

front brakes 16% imbalanced

offside front coil spring moved slightly

offside front tyre tread & wall deteriorated / cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,163 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all rear tyres treads deteriorating

brake discs corroding slightly

nearside & offside front tyres treads deteriorated

slight cuts in nearside front tyre - outer wall to tread

Fail 4 Aug 2012 35,163 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all rear tyres treads deteriorating

brake discs corroding slightly

nearside & offside front tyres treads deteriorated

slight cuts in nearside front tyre - outer wall to tread

Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,357 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

all rear tyres treads deteriorating

nearside front tyre tread deteriorating

offside front tyre tread wearing uneven & tread deteriorating

offside rear top marker light not working

offside wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 6 Aug 2011 34,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

all rear tyres treads deteriorating

nearside front tyre tread deteriorating

offside front tyre tread wearing uneven & tread deteriorating

offside rear top marker light not working

offside wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,339 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 1 Aug 2009 29,269 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,198 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside & offside front & rear tyre treds slightly perished

Fail 22 Jul 2008 24,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside & offside front & rear tyre treds slightly perished

Pass 30 Jul 2007 20,635 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 20,628 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 16,268 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel

offside front side marker lense missing

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 NXS 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 73.1%.

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 NXS, 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 NXS registered?

AY03 NXS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is AY03 NXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 NXS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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