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AY03 WLN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,816 mi
Last recorded166,816 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 166,816 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside door steps corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2026 166,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside door steps corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2025 163,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 163,275 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2024 158,838 miles

nearside rear hub seal leaking

offside door step corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 154,257 miles

Nearside nearside inner and outer sill corroded

nearside and offside rear floors corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 154,257 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside nearside inner and outer sill corroded

nearside and offside rear floors corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 150,235 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 150,235 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 145,445 miles

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

coolant was very low keep an eye

Fail 2 Nov 2020 145,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

coolant was very low keep an eye

Pass 30 Apr 2019 135,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front corrosion sill

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2019 135,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front corrosion sill

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 129,114 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 125,517 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing rear support bearing ()

Pass 3 May 2016 121,469 miles

2nd propshaft support bearing rubber failing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 116,935 miles

2nd propshaft support bearing worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,149 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 107,442 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 101,924 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 101,900 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 96,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 92,059 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 92,032 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 85,931 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 80,205 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 80,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 72,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 67,752 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 67,752 miles

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

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 WLN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 WLN, 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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AY03 WLN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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