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AX03 FTA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

234,702 mi
Last recorded234,702 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 234,702 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Both inner and outer arches corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2024 204,459 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

Front Both inner and outer arches corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 178,202 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

inner and outer sills corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 155,414 miles

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

Chassis/subframe corroded

Front Both inner and outer arches corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 140,224 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch and step in to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch and step in to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 140,222 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 138,778 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 135,331 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 132,385 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 129,039 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 126,835 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 122,308 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 119,355 miles

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

offside front cab slight corrosion

offside front tyre inner tread wear

Fail 16 Aug 2013 119,355 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

check offside rear outer tyre pressure

nearside front step slight corrosion

offside front cab slight corrosion

offside front tyre inner tread wear

Pass 11 Jun 2012 112,799 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 103,221 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 103,221 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 96,729 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 89,246 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 77,077 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 61,921 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f anti roll bar link bent

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2006 52,673 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 FTA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 FTA, 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 FTA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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