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AF03 VWB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

134,822 mi
Last recorded134,822 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VWB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 134,822 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 16 Jul 2018 134,821 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to open bonnet (under bonnet items not checked) (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (dangerous) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

oil leak engine

Pass 5 Jul 2017 124,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ex corroded

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2017 124,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill; (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ex corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 112,094 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 112,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 111,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,048 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 97,048 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 87,033 miles

Vehicle underside very rusty!

Pass 14 Jun 2013 81,757 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

various underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2013 81,757 miles

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

various underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,057 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2012 78,057 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2011 71,642 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2011 71,641 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2010 62,311 miles

parking brake warning light inoperative

power steering drivebelt cracking

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2010 62,239 miles

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

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

parking brake warning light inoperative

power steering drivebelt cracking

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,717 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 52,712 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,444 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 44,443 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front wiper blades slightly worn and split

Pass 17 May 2007 34,420 miles

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)

offside wing mirror glass slightly cracked

Pass 23 May 2006 26,601 miles

brake pedal rubber splitting

slight damage to o/s door mirror

slight damage to o/s/r light lense

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 VWB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 AF03 VWB, 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 VWB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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