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FB03 AYM

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

163,520 mi
Last recorded163,520 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 163,520 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 154,199 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 147,113 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 130,981 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 130,981 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 125,651 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides under wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 123,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Cab steps insecure corroded underneath + inner wings (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 121,403 miles

Body has slight corrosion Chassis and offside inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 114,633 miles

Body has slight corrosion in several places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

steps corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2017 114,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Body has slight corrosion in several places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

steps corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 114,612 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion various corrosion on tipper body (6.1.C.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete worn smooth on edge (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror case (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded near ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Upper cab marker lamp not working

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer tyre flat

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

body floor corroded through

steps corroded underneath

tipper ram leaking oil

Pass 17 Aug 2015 114,046 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general body condition

Fail 13 Aug 2015 114,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general body condition

Pass 28 Aug 2014 104,716 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 104,716 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,658 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 91,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 91,646 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 78,402 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 78,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,095 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 67,094 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,238 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,548 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 45,545 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,712 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 34,709 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,403 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 17,073 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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FB03 AYM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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