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AK03 RJV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,226 mi
Last recorded170,226 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 RJV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 170,226 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 167,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 165,102 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 161,350 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 156,585 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 151,314 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 138,395 miles

Nearside Front 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)

general underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2010 138,191 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

nearside outersill corroded

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2009 117,017 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 100,087 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 78,601 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 78,601 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 58,317 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 RJV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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