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AK03 RSZ

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

205,294 mi
Last recorded205,294 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 RSZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 205,294 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 205,291 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering above axle (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering above axle (6.1.A.1)

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

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

exhaust tail pipe extremely deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 197,810 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 197,806 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 175,658 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 148,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 128,419 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 119,586 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 119,585 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 111,510 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 111,510 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 103,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 93,622 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 93,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 86,807 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2009 86,807 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 75,546 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2008 75,546 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2007 60,532 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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 RSZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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