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AG03 BLK

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,569 mi
Last recorded167,569 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 BLK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 167,569 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 167,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill front and centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 162,481 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 159,252 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 159,100 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured towbar wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 149,993 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 139,097 miles

slight surface rust on brake pipes

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2015 138,367 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2014 134,686 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 124,179 miles

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

centre exhaust boxes slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2012 197,850 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 141,284 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 98,105 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

near side front tyre splitting on side wall

Pass 24 Jul 2010 98,105 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

near side front tyre splitting on side wall

Pass 25 Aug 2009 89,402 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 89,402 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 79,723 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 79,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2007 62,723 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,513 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 46,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AG03 BLK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AG03 BLK, 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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AG03 BLK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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