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AX03 AHL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,069 mi
Last recorded71,069 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 AHL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 71,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside and Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 64,121 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 61,058 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 58,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower inner sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,501 miles

Nearside inner sill and step corroding

Offside step to sill corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2020 44,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 39,046 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 34,921 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 31,846 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 31,844 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2016 30,494 miles

Nearside Front underside of n/s step corroded at front

Nearside middle section of n/s sill corroded not within 30 cm of precribed area

n/s/f wheel arch rear section corroded

no reverse lights

Fail 24 May 2016 30,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded within 30 cm of spring anchor bracket (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front underside of n/s step corroded at front

Nearside middle section of n/s sill corroded not within 30 cm of precribed area

n/s/f wheel arch rear section corroded

no reverse lights

Pass 14 May 2015 28,495 miles

corrosion on whole of underside

front discs corroded

hole in ns outer rear sill

hole in nsf inner sill

Fail 14 May 2015 28,495 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

corrosion on whole of underside

front discs corroded

hole in ns outer rear sill

hole in nsf inner sill

Pass 22 May 2014 27,271 miles

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

slight corrosion n/s/r body panel

Fail 20 May 2014 27,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

high hand brake travel

Pass 14 May 2013 26,140 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 24,906 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 23,337 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 22,468 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 20,860 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 11,748 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 11,748 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 7,306 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 5,464 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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AX03 AHL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX03 AHL, 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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What year was AX03 AHL registered?

AX03 AHL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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