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AK03 RFZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,698 mi
Last recorded162,698 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 RFZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 162,698 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 162,606 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BOTH WING MIRRORS (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 152,862 miles

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

engine oil leaks

front bumper insercure

Fail 12 Oct 2016 152,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch/body (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step / floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis near leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

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

engine oil leaks

front bumper insercure

Pass 15 Oct 2015 142,215 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

front bumper insercure

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 142,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

front bumper insercure

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 131,961 miles

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

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

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

no water in engine

Fail 15 Oct 2014 131,961 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

no water in engine

Pass 10 Oct 2013 118,364 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 118,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2012 106,242 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 106,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 93,056 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 93,056 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

1. Front pads low 2. Slight movement both rack ends 3.O/S/F wishbone small split in bush 4.N/S/R tyre close to limit

Pass 4 Oct 2010 82,123 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,299 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 72,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 62,206 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 62,206 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,355 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 RFZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White 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 AK03 RFZ, 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 RFZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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