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AK03 RNE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,640 mi
Last recorded150,640 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 150,640 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside mirror casing damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2016 146,770 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 146,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 130,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 122,371 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 118,415 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 110,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 110,966 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 102,217 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 102,217 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 7 Aug 2010 94,874 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 94,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 88,845 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 88,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 73,964 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,465 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 54,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,890 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 40,890 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 RNE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 RNE, 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 RNE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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