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AX03 FTP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,557 mi
Last recorded139,557 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2018 139,557 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 135,559 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 124,938 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 124,938 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 118,420 miles

both front wheel arches corroding

Fail 2 Dec 2015 118,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wheel arches corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2014 113,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

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

front wheel arches corroding

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside front wiper starting to split

Fail 25 Nov 2014 113,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

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

front wheel arches corroding

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside front wiper starting to split

Pass 26 Nov 2013 107,606 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 107,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 28 Dec 2012 100,641 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 100,641 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 93,137 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 85,703 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 79,085 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 68,767 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 59,046 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 52,680 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 FTP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FTP, 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 FTP registered?

AX03 FTP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is AX03 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 FTP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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