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AK03 RUR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,942 mi
Last recorded103,942 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 May 2019 103,942 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wipers parking up screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch by frame and strut mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body attachment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch by frame and near strut mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Above axle (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Above axle (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Can not open side door

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Hinge moving in and out when door open corroded behind hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Plants growing inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill behind bumper corroded thru

Nearside Rear Wheel arch has small hole in

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Washer jet part blocked

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Outer skin from exhaust hanging down

Rear Arches corroded around joint underneath

Rear Doors only latch on one lock

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has grass (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended shackle bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silenser corroded (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 87,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has grass (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended shackle bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silenser corroded (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 87,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

ball joint gaitors perished

centre inner sills corroded and holed

chip in windscreen

exhaust centre box corroded

front subframe corroded

front to rear chassis corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 85,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

inner sills corroded

outer sills corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2016 85,244 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake pedal pressed (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working when lights are switched on (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

inner sills corroded

outer sills corroded

wiper blades torn

Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both inner and outer front to rear sills corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads worn low

n/s headlight damaged

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2015 83,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both inner and outer front to rear sills corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads worn low

n/s headlight damaged

o/s wiper blade torn

rear crossmember corroded

travel in handbrake

Pass 15 Oct 2014 80,669 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

both outer sills corroded

n/s headlight damaged

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear leafspring bushes slightly worn

travel in handbrake

windscreen chipped

Fail 13 Oct 2014 80,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

both outer sills corroded

n/s headlight damaged

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear leafspring bushes slightly worn

travel in handbrake

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,264 miles

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

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

no spare

osf tyre starting to perrish

Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,852 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2012 72,851 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,905 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,209 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 48,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 48,307 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 41,647 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f end damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,710 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,076 miles

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

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

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 RUR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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