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AY03 XFU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,758 mi
Last recorded217,758 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2019 217,758 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength at front & rear of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 213,514 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 213,480 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 207,455 miles

Offside outer sill damaged

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR chassis at spring forward mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 207,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear spring forward mounting areas corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR chassis at spring forward mounting (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OSR lamps damaged

Offside outer sill damaged

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR chassis at spring forward mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 189,425 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 175,223 miles

Coolant leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 175,204 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine coolant leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 165,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 165,946 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 155,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

drivers door damaged

engine oil leak

front brake discs and pads worn

rear brake imbalance

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 155,801 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

drivers door damaged

engine oil leak

front brake discs and pads worn

rear brake imbalance

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 145,343 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 145,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 130,309 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 130,301 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 121,769 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 110,714 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 86,036 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 63,736 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 XFU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XFU, 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 XFU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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