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AY03 XAW

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,210 mi
Last recorded80,210 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XAW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,210 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush miner rust beneath (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 23 Mar 2015 73,987 miles

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

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)

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

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,900 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,388 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 58,185 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 58,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,692 miles

corrosion started on n/s/r outer sill

Fail 29 Mar 2010 47,157 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,157 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,626 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 37,626 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,149 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 27,618 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 27,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyre treads worn low

Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,550 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 XAW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XAW, 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 XAW registered?

AY03 XAW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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