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ACZ 1171

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,728 mi
Last recorded88,728 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 1171
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 88,728 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 88,720 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sils inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 88,214 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door steps/innersills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers and inner valances (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 82,101 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,floors to inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 75,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outersill corroded in a non prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor to inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 68,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front door step corroded in a non prescribed area

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle is heavily under sprayed

Pass 14 Jan 2019 67,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 67,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 66,948 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner arches to floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 66,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner arches to floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 64,870 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front, front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front floor corroded

Rear crossmember and chassis legs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 61,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front, front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded across rack (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 61,635 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front, front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded across rack (2.3.2)

corrosion to underside of vehicle, front chassis legs

Pass 29 Jan 2015 59,496 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 59,494 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 56,648 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking in the tread

Pass 7 Jan 2013 53,363 miles

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

surface rust on rear chassis

Fail 3 Jan 2013 53,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

surface rust on rear chassis

Pass 11 Jan 2012 49,973 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs slightly warped

Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,029 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 46,027 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,137 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 34,669 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,980 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 24,535 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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ACZ 1171 is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ACZ 1171, 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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What year was ACZ 1171 registered?

ACZ 1171 is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is ACZ 1171 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 1171 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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