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AK03 AHZ

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,976 mi
Last recorded157,976 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 AHZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 157,976 miles

Centre exhaust silencer blowing very slightly

Rear chassis and both body sills corroded

Windscreen cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2019 153,625 miles

Minor corrosion on body sills and chassis

Pass 3 Oct 2018 151,175 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 151,175 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank insecure tank strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety rear frame cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 146,188 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 143,083 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 143,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 137,484 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 132,162 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 114,512 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 114,512 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 94,212 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 91,896 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 81,371 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 76,722 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 70,421 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 66,390 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 53,794 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,739 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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AK03 AHZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK03 AHZ, 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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What year was AK03 AHZ registered?

AK03 AHZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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