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FB03 AYL

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,481 mi
Last recorded177,481 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 AYL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 177,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 174,781 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 171,096 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front steps corroded

both rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 171,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front steps corroded

both rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015

all 4 rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 9 Jul 2013 163,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s upper marker light not working

Fail 8 Jul 2013 163,918 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s upper marker light not working

Pass 19 Jun 2012 131,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

body side hindges in poor condition

brake pedal anti slip pad wearing on edges

front discs very lipped

hole in near side rear front mud gaurd

near side tyre wearing on outer edge

towing elecric socket damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2012 131,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip pad wearing on edges

front discs very lipped

hole in near side rear front mud gaurd

near side tyre wearing on outer edge

towing elecric socket damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2011 104,602 miles

front wishbone bushes perishing

o/s rear outer tyre close to limit

Fail 18 Jun 2011 104,487 miles

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

front wishbone bushes perishing

n/s front bumper insecure

n/s washers poor and partly blocked

o/s rear outer tyre close to limit

rear brakes out of ballance N/s slow to rise

smoke very close to max limit

Pass 22 Jun 2010 73,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 73,216 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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FB03 AYL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FB03 AYL, 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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FB03 AYL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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