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FA03 JYY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

171,926 mi
Last recorded171,926 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 JYY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 171,926 miles

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

Welding Repairs Undersealed, Unable To Assess Quality Of Repairs

Fail 3 Jul 2026 171,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner And Outer Sill Near Leaf Spring Front Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill And Chassis Support Near Leaf Spring Rear Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Welding Repairs Undersealed, Unable To Assess Quality Of Repairs

Fail 17 Apr 2026 171,867 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

power steering pipes rusty

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Oct 2024 166,969 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 164,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 164,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 164,499 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 164,425 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 164,377 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 164,088 miles

Rear axle brake pipes rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2020 164,071 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front both wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 164,052 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sills corroded through in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 163,710 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both inner sills advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise attention at earliest convienience (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 162,537 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/inner sills etc (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front wishbone rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front disc pitted (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 162,478 miles

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 161,781 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 161,725 miles

Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured both rear bump stops (2.4.F.1b)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes front to back and over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front disc (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

Steering component damaged but serviceable play on inner rack (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 156,523 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 156,523 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 146,325 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 146,325 miles

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

Coolant leak

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 137,006 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 134,347 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 128,606 miles

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

front window sceen has slight chip.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 128,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front window sceen has slight chip.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 118,962 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 110,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 104,992 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 104,970 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 79,955 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 56,539 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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FA03 JYY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 FA03 JYY, 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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FA03 JYY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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