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AX03 FTV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,099 mi
Last recorded129,099 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2016 129,099 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

general structure surface corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2015 119,771 miles

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

most of under side has surface corrosion or has been patch repaired

Fail 1 Dec 2015 119,771 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 112,107 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 112,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 106,370 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 106,344 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 97,026 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 88,730 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Small cut in outer sidewall of n/s front tyre,But no cords visible

Fail 21 Jun 2011 88,729 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Small cut in outer sidewall of n/s front tyre,But no cords visible

Pass 18 May 2010 81,595 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 81,595 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 69,796 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 55,479 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 47,022 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 FTV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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