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AF03 MFJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,678 mi
Last recorded39,678 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 39,678 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 35,387 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 31,768 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 31,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 29,281 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 29,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 25,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 118,384 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 110,253 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 110,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 99,129 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 92,335 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 79,057 miles

Coolant leak from thermostate housing.

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

Rear tyres perished. and nearside rear tyre wearing low .

Pass 23 May 2015 75,185 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 69,215 miles

Front discs slightly warped.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre bauld.

Fail 14 May 2014 69,215 miles

Front discs slightly warped.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre bauld.

Pass 24 May 2013 57,701 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,554 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER REAR VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON TREAD AND PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 22 Jun 2011 49,256 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,752 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR VOID SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON TREAD

Pass 5 May 2009 39,378 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 5 May 2009 39,373 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,553 miles

both front lower arms inner rear void bushes slightly perrished and play

Fail 14 Mar 2008 35,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front lower arms inner rear void bushes slightly perrished and play

Pass 17 Mar 2007 30,440 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 21,344 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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AF03 MFJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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