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AK03 RDZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,244 mi
Last recorded182,244 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 RDZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 182,244 miles

Entire underside of vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion with previous welded repairs starting to rot out

Pass 5 May 2017 175,510 miles

entire underside of vehicle is heavily patched and undersealed

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2016 174,746 miles

Oil leak ()

entire underside of vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion and is heavily patched and undersealed

Fail 5 Dec 2016 174,746 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak ()

entire underside of vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion and is heavily patched and undersealed

Fail 1 Dec 2016 174,686 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Gear box oil leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under body is rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2015 166,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 158,186 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 158,186 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 150,532 miles

chips in screen

Fail 16 Dec 2013 150,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

chips in screen

Pass 16 Jan 2013 144,705 miles

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

slight cuts in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2012 131,073 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 110,348 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 110,330 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 96,922 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 80,129 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 66,731 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 66,731 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 52,920 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 52,920 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,949 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 38,949 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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AK03 RDZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK03 RDZ, 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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AK03 RDZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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