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AY03 OFB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,620 mi
Last recorded46,620 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 46,620 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 46,620 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 45,280 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 45,280 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 41,610 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 41,610 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure unable to lock in place (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 41,294 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 41,294 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 41,245 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 40,877 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 40,877 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 40,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 40,702 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipes times two (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 40,702 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipes times two (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side marker lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working plus o/s rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 front (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 40,410 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,833 miles

All the vehicles tyre pressures are low

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 38,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 36,709 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

trailer electrical socket insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2013 36,709 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracking

trailer electrical socket insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,485 miles

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

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

front tyres begining to split/perish on sidewalls

n/s/r tyre sidewall split/perished

Fail 31 Mar 2012 31,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

front tyres begining to split/perish on sidewalls

n/s/r tyre sidewall split/perished

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,248 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front and rear outer tyres...sidewalls perished/split,but not to cords at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2009 20,097 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 18,598 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 14,631 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 12,574 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 OFB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 OFB, 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 OFB registered?

AY03 OFB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is AY03 OFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 OFB shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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