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AX03 AHN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,443 mi
Last recorded160,443 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 160,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 146,844 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 133,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

chassis covered

Pass 9 Sep 2022 132,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

previous repairs to chassis

under sealed in places

Pass 28 Aug 2020 132,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under body under sealed

Pass 9 Aug 2019 131,133 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 131,040 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step significantly damaged (9.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 128,548 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 128,539 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 126,133 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 123,965 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s chassis center wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres 2.2 (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 123,955 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s chassis center wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s chassis center wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres 2.2 (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 120,450 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 120,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 117,205 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 117,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 112,284 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 107,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 103,982 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 99,947 miles

Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

SLIGHT BINDING PRESENT ON O/SIDE FRONT BRAKE--SUGGEST EARLY ATTENTION

Pass 25 Jun 2008 94,291 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 94,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 89,508 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 89,399 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a) DANGEROUS

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2006 84,116 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 84,116 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (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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AX03 AHN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AHN, 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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AX03 AHN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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