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FB03 AYW

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022

General underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2020

General underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2019 184,108 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 182,640 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 182,640 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2017

Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position insecure due to excessive corrosion. (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember and cab floor above exhaust. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill, outer sill and step. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner sill, outer sill and step. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear crossmember. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working. (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016
Fail 14 Dec 2016

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front outer sill viewed in door shut. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front inner sill viewed under vehicle. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front inner wing viewed in wheelarch. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear light lens broken.

Offside front light lens broken.

Pass 24 Dec 2015 122,845 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 25 Nov 2015 122,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mudguard (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mudguard (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

play in nearside rack end

Pass 23 Dec 2014 117,841 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

tipper ram leaking/offside front mudflap insecure

Fail 23 Dec 2014 117,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

tipper ram leaking/offside front mudflap insecure

Fail 23 Dec 2013 103,920 miles

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

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

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

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

front upper markers not working

Pass 23 Dec 2013 103,920 miles

front upper markers not working

Pass 12 Jan 2013 90,304 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 90,069 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

cab marker lights not working

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

wipers poor

Pass 27 Jan 2012 78,486 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,694 miles

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

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

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

cut on outer rear outer tyre wall

Fail 14 Jan 2011 63,684 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

cut on outer rear outer tyre wall

Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,970 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 43,958 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 43,958 miles

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,074 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,837 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,314 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,314 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 AYW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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