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AY03 WTR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

269,013 mi
Last recorded269,013 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 WTR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2017 269,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner panel behind wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner panel behind wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear inner chassis rails corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front lower ball joint slight play

offside front mirror supported with cable tie

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 254,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower windscreen cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 241,520 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

floor / sills have undersealed

nearside rear inner arch / floor corroded

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2014 225,878 miles

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

corrosion to sills not structural

Pass 18 Sep 2013 210,891 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 194,004 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 163,161 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 125,506 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 125,506 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 101,567 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre slightly damaged on inner side wall

Fail 22 May 2009 101,567 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre slightly damaged on inner side wall

Pass 18 Jun 2008 90,726 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 108,380 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 108,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres worn close to limits

Pass 14 Aug 2006 89,149 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 WTR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WTR, 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 WTR registered?

AY03 WTR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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