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AX03 ANU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

190,550 mi
Last recorded190,550 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 ANU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 190,550 miles

N/S/F Sill and Inner Arch corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 190,534 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front step to sill becoming corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 186,396 miles

Off side chassis rail becoming weak due to corrosion

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front wheel arches becoming corroded

near side and off side front step to floor becoming corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 186,394 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side front inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Off side chassis rail becoming weak due to corrosion

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front wheel arches becoming corroded

near side and off side front step to floor becoming corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 182,408 miles

1/ pin hole in o/s front outer drive shaft gaiter

2/ o/s front wheel arch becoming corroded

3/ o/s front door inner step becoming corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2020 182,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step bar (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassie outrigger under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

1/ pin hole in o/s front outer drive shaft gaiter

2/ o/s front wheel arch becoming corroded

3/ o/s front door inner step becoming corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 176,302 miles

1/ pin hole in o/s front outer drive shaft gaiter

3/ n/s and o/s front wheel archs becoming corroded

Sharp components repaired with tape, acceptable at time of test.

Fail 22 Jan 2019 176,298 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury of van (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury of van (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

1/ pin hole in o/s front outer drive shaft gaiter

2/ n/s front tyre near legal limits

3/ n/s and o/s front wheel archs becoming corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 170,017 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 170,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/step area (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion buck step (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2017 163,139 miles

Pin hole in offside front cv gaiter.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 163,136 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pin hole in offside front cv gaiter.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 154,611 miles

Both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at centre.

Fail 28 Jan 2016 154,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at centre.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 146,799 miles

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

Nearsde rear inner tyre wall has a slight cut

Offside high side light not working

Oil leak

Sump rusting

Pass 30 Jan 2014 139,351 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 139,347 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 130,191 miles

Screen cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2012 118,228 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 104,590 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 94,016 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 93,536 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 93,536 miles

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

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

All rear leaf spring bushes spliting

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

top roof light not working

Pass 14 Jun 2007 65,856 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 49,291 miles

O/S FRONT GETTING LOW ON TREAD

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 ANU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AX03 ANU, 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 ANU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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