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AJ52 ZTY

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,179 mi
Last recorded160,179 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ZTY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 160,179 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 160,100 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill x2 (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 149,640 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 138,712 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 130,271 miles

Front brake discs and pads wearing low

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

slight wear in offside front inner wishbone bush

Fail 14 Feb 2022 130,271 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected centre (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 127,350 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 124,264 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 122,033 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 119,589 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front drivers headlight slight water vapour

Vehicle has slight surface body corrosion to the rear underside.

Fail 10 Feb 2018 119,589 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front drivers headlight slight water vapour

Stop lamp not working both rear brake lights (1.2.1b)

Vehicle has slight surface body corrosion to the rear underside.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 115,620 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 115,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 112,329 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 112,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2015 107,532 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 103,252 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 95,970 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 88,905 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 82,502 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 72,429 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 62,854 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 62,848 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 45,957 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 36,264 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 28,092 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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AJ52 ZTY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ52 ZTY, 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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AJ52 ZTY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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