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AY03 WZA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

81,547 mi
Last recorded81,547 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 May 2017 81,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch corroded within 30cm of top suspension mount. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and step. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at mount for leaf spring rear mount missing. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step/chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded within 30cm of leaf spring front mount. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch corroded within 30cm of shock absorber top mount. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger corroded within 30cm of leaf spring rear mount. (2.4.A.3)

Centre and rear silencers outer casings corroded, split and loose.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Readable in daylight. (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2017 81,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both outer sill and step area's corroded badly

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under body condition very corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear bumper corner insecure

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sills and underneath areas very corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 78,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting at chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting point at chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear bumper corner insecure

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sills and underneath areas very corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 75,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills corroded

chassis corroded nearside rear

offside front inner step area corroded

offside front inner wheel arch area corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2015 75,612 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills corroded

chassis corroded nearside rear

chassis corroded nearside rear

corrosion offside front inner step and offside inner wheel arch area's

Pass 27 Jun 2013 71,032 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust silencer outer laminate deteriorated

nearside rear bump stop rubber deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2013 70,783 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust silencer outer laminate deteriorated

nearside rear bump stop rubber deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 56,982 miles

Both rear tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when wheel spun

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 56,982 miles

Both rear tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when wheel spun

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 52,181 miles

both front brake discs corroded

engine sump rusty and very slight misting of engine oil leaking

general corrosion underneath

Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,469 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 48,466 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,662 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 38,112 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 38,112 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WZA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WZA, 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 WZA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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