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AX03 AOJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

164,497 mi
Last recorded164,497 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 164,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 2mm tread depth indicators

Offside Front Tyre worn close to 2mm tread depth indicators.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel column pinch bolt (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 164,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 2mm tread depth indicators

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to 2mm tread depth indicators.

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel column pinch bolt (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 158,006 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2017 154,392 miles

Slight corrosion underside

Fail 20 Dec 2017 154,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe gasket (7.1.2)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis area above axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis area above axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion underside

Pass 9 Jan 2017 149,586 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 149,586 miles

Additional braking device wiring badly positioned no hand brake light (3.6.I.5)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x4 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x4 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x3 (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2015 145,233 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 144,799 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge /shoulder

vehicle has badly corroded underbody in various places

Fail 3 Apr 2014 139,183 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2014 139,183 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2013 130,834 miles

both front wheel bearings slight roughness

handbrake travel high

nearside outer and inner seal corrosion

offside rear suspension mounting slight corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2013 130,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front wheel bearings slight roughness

handbrake travel high

nearside outer and inner seal corrosion

offside rear suspension mounting slight corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2012 126,376 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wheel bearings have slight roughness

Fail 29 Mar 2012 126,376 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wheel bearings have slight roughness

Pass 2 Mar 2011 119,382 miles

both front and rear chassis rails rusty

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2011 119,382 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front and rear chassis rails rusty

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2010 111,117 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front no. plate has slight damage

handbrake high

wipers have slihjt smearing

Pass 9 Feb 2009 106,304 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever travel becomeing high

Pass 1 Mar 2008 100,901 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 86,492 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 13 Feb 2007 86,490 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

could not check wheel bearing & tyre on n/s/r due to binding brake.

no spare wheel fitted.

o/s/f bumper is loose.

Pass 11 May 2006 70,763 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 AOJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AOJ, 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 AOJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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