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FB03 AYU

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

52,821 mi
Last recorded52,821 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 52,821 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 52,811 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 59,799 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

centra chassie box section bady rusted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 58,918 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 58,917 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,647 miles

A central cross member has corroded through on the offside end to the chassis

Body has slight corrosion Nearside tipper body side panel nearing limits in places (6.1.B.2)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded, but are covered in under seal and can NOT be assed fully

Drivers seat base is very badly corroded in places) ( seat belt mountings

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worns lightly (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worns lightly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Passengers seat frame is very badly corroded in places) ( seat belt mountings

Rear red marker lights not working

Fail 12 Apr 2018 98,832 miles

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tipper body side panel corroded in several places (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on hand brake cable (4.1.D.2)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember corroded at the parking brake cable bracket mounting at the front (3.1.9)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember corroded at the parking brake cable bracket mounting at the rear (3.1.9)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking a front to rear pipe towards the rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

A central cross member has corroded through on the offside end to the chassis

Body has slight corrosion Nearside tipper body side panel nearing limits in places (6.1.B.2)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded, but are covered in under seal and can NOT be assed fully

Drivers seat base is very badly corroded in places) ( seat belt mountings

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worns lightly (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worns lightly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Passengers seat frame is very badly corroded in places) ( seat belt mountings

Rear red marker lights not working

Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,985 miles

Play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes nearing the limit

both windscreen wiper are beginning to smear

corrosion on the underside and body in various places

n/s front lower suspension arm, rear bush has play to the limit

o/s front track rod end has slight play in the ball joint

Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,350 miles

DRIVERS STEP IS PARTLY INSECURE

Drivers and nearside front seat belt webbing's are damaged

Drivers seat base ( forming part of the seat belt mounting area ) is badly corroded in places.

Excessive and extensive corrosions to the offside and nearside front steps areas under vehicle.

Passengers seat frame a( part of the seat belt mountings ) and sorounding floor pan is corroded

Wiper blades are starting to split

Fail 31 Mar 2016 50,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch extensively corroded through (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at cross member end to chassis by anti roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member to chassis at rear spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member of cab under vehicle (3.1.9)

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

DRIVERS STEP IS PARTLY INSECURE

Drivers and nearside front seat belt webbing's are damaged

Drivers seat base ( forming part of the seat belt mounting area ) is badly corroded in places.

Excessive and extensive corrosions to the offside and nearside front steps areas under vehicle.

Passengers seat frame a( part of the seat belt mountings ) and sorounding floor pan is corroded

Wiper blades are starting to split

Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,882 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to nsf and osf inner foot wells

Fail 30 Mar 2015 45,864 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to nsf and osf inner foot wells

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,866 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 50,709 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 40,857 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,703 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 33,703 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 25,853 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 18,451 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 12,706 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 8,752 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 6,292 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 AYU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FB03 AYU, 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 AYU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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