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AF03 VZT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,521 mi
Last recorded153,521 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2020 153,521 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch strut top mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis back of o/s rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger rear shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to door steps underside vehicle

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 6 Apr 2019 41,303 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 41,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 130,881 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jan 2017 126,916 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 126,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both chassis and out riggers and inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

both front inner sill corroed

vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2013 117,409 miles

Both centre & rear exhaust silencers - Outer casing deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 117,409 miles

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

Both centre & rear exhaust silencers - Outer casing deteriorated

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 114,874 miles

Both centre silencers - Outer casing deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust hanger - Rubber deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2012 114,874 miles

Both centre silencers - Outer casing deteriorated

Rear exhaust hanger - Rubber deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Feb 2011 114,242 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 114,242 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 106,325 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 98,603 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 89,886 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 78,608 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 66,510 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 VZT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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