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AG03 BTU

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,270 mi
Last recorded126,270 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 BTU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 126,270 miles

Nearside Front slight engine oil leak

Nearside inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 119,474 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 119,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at front bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre slight outer edge wear

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

both front wheel arches corroded and both front bumper corners insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2015 112,556 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

corrosion to both front wings/wheel arches and general underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2015 112,553 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

corrosion to both front wings/wheel arches and general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2014 107,385 miles

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

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)

Rear crossmember and outriggers corroded

Sliding door handle broken but still operates

Travel on handbrake

Fail 28 Mar 2014 107,385 miles

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

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

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

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)

Rear crossmember and outriggers corroded

Sliding door handle broken but still operates

Travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Mar 2013 101,678 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering rack damp but no visible leaks

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 101,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering rack damp but no visible leaks

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 95,498 miles

sliding door handle brocken

steering rack slight oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2012 95,498 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

sliding door handle brocken

steering rack slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,429 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 90,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Discs corroded

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Sliding door handle broken but door still opens

Pass 3 Apr 2010 84,526 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 80,240 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 72,276 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 63,081 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 50,941 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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AG03 BTU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BTU, 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 BTU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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