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AX03 FTU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,549 mi
Last recorded163,549 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 163,549 miles

Offside closure panel holed and corroded not in prescribed area

corrosion various areas

Pass 16 Aug 2016 153,244 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rail rear (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rail rear (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 153,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rail rear (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rail rear (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 136,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 136,421 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 123,513 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 123,308 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 114,580 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 114,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 105,100 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 98,325 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Aug 2011 98,325 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 92,074 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 84,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 84,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2008 77,608 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2008 77,608 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2007 68,713 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 60,765 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 FTU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FTU, 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 FTU registered?

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

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