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AX03 FUB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

154,256 mi
Last recorded154,256 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2018 154,256 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND HAS NAIL IN TREAD

Pass 18 Jan 2017 150,563 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise.

Fail 13 Jan 2017 150,536 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 148,076 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 148,036 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 145,623 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front wheel bearing slight noise.

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 145,608 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front wheel bearing slight noise.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 140,263 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front and rear wheel arch corroded

nearside lower outer sill corroded

offside rear and nearside rear body to floor corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2014 140,253 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 132,181 miles

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

O/S & N/S inner sill's corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2012 132,181 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

O/S & N/S/F inner sill corroded

O/S & N/S/R outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 122,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 122,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 112,247 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear trye badly scuffed on outside wall

Fail 21 Dec 2010 112,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear trye badly scuffed on outside wall

Pass 22 Jan 2010 102,861 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 92,754 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 83,364 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 83,364 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 74,557 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 74,557 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 66,425 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 FUB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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