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AJ03 FKA

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,122 mi
Last recorded177,122 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FKA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2018 177,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced affected by another lamp (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced beside fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 173,506 miles

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings and chassis legs. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear cross member and both front and rear chassis legs. (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 173,506 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear flexy brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both fronts. (3.5.1i)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings and chassis legs. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear cross member and both front and rear chassis legs. (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 162,011 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel Archs corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and advise to change both (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2016 161,992 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel Archs corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and advise to change both (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2015 151,043 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 151,043 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 143,377 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heat shields corroded and have temporary repair

Fail 19 May 2014 143,362 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heat shields corroded and have temporary repair

Pass 14 May 2013 131,352 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2013 130,815 miles

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2012

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

near side front brake disc scorred

offside front brake disc scorred

Fail 2 May 2012

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

near side front brake disc scorred

offside front brake disc scorred

Pass 18 May 2011 103,571 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 195,053 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 195,053 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 162,977 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 162,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 129,786 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 102,479 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 76,556 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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AJ03 FKA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AJ03 FKA, 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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AJ03 FKA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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