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AX03 FUA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

114,983 mi
Last recorded114,983 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 114,983 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play n/s/f lower hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r chassis corroded

rear floor/inner arches corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2019 114,983 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r chassis corroded

rear floor/inner arches corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 103,038 miles

n/s wing mirror damaged

rear inner arches/floor corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2018 102,900 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r + o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r chassis - behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

n/s wing mirror damaged

rear inner arches/floor corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 94,121 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 94,121 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 93,843 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner And Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wheel Arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Sill Hold

Offside Front Outer Sill Hold

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyres Outer Side Walls Perished

coolant bottle empty (Topped Up)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 87,834 miles

Nearside And Offside Front Wheel Arches Corroded

Nearside Inner Sill Corroded And Holed

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

Offside Front Sill Corroded

Offside Inner Sill Corroded And Holed

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 87,776 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside And Offside Front Wheel Arches Corroded

Nearside Inner Sill Corroded And Holed

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

Offside Front Sill Corroded

Offside Inner Sill Corroded And Holed

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 82,755 miles

Corrosion present on both inner and outer sills

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 82,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion present along both inner sills

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside And Nearside Outer Sill Hold And Corroded

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Sill Front To Rear Hold And Corroded

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 75,559 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside And Nearside Outer Sill Hold And Corroded

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Sill Front To Rear Hold And Corroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,121 miles

surface corrosion on offside rear outer sill

Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,712 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 84,712 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 60,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,958 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,462 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,873 miles

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

n/s/f inner cv boot insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2009 49,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

n/s/f inner cv boot insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,549 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,482 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 35,402 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,402 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 FUA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FUA, 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 FUA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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