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AF03 LBA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

417,699 mi
Last recorded417,699 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LBA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 417,699 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2025 417,614 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills also repaired by fibre glass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 417,610 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

screen washer pump worm

Pass 22 Jun 2023 412,531 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

horn deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2022 401,695 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

screen washer pump deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2021 396,025 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills / steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and cross member both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear parking brake minimum effort

Pass 18 Nov 2019 392,175 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 375,375 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017

Central prop shaft bearing deteriorated

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 81,835 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2008 68,395 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 55,289 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 42,902 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 42,883 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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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AF03 LBA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF03 LBA, 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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AF03 LBA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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