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AX03 FTY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,189 mi
Last recorded116,189 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 116,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 May 2016 114,613 miles

corrosion and holes to o/s/front chassis rail and inner arch panels(not structural)

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s and n/s/ outer sills and inner sills heavy surface corrosion and soft(not structural)

very heavy surface corrosion to 90% of chassis.

Fail 5 May 2016 114,613 miles

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

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

corrosion and holes to o/s/front chassis rail and inner arch panels(not structural)

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s and n/s/ outer sills and inner sills heavy surface corrosion and soft(not structural)

very heavy surface corrosion to 90% of chassis.

Pass 20 Jun 2015 113,454 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 111,995 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 28 Jun 2013 109,246 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 106,282 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 100,842 miles

corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2010 95,967 miles

light corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2009 89,044 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 89,044 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 76,485 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 70,374 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 59,211 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 59,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 FTY 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 80%.

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

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