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AX03 FWD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

187,098 mi
Last recorded187,098 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 FWD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 187,098 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 187,074 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg behind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassiss leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg be hind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ADVISE CORROSION IN MOST PLACES ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 19 Aug 2022 181,550 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 181,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 174,296 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 168,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 164,253 miles

Central Rear O/s sill panel corroaded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 164,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central N/s/r sill corroaded

Central Rear O/s sill panel corroaded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 161,905 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 157,456 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroaded

o/s/f sill badly corroaded, waiting for repair

Pass 5 Jul 2016 148,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches have slight corrosion

nearside and offside inner sills have corrosion, not within prescribed area

nearside and offside outer sill has slight corrosion

offside front inner step has corrosion, not within prescribed area

rear of body/chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2016 148,047 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches have slight corrosion

nearside and offside inner sills have corrosion, not within prescribed area

nearside and offside outer sill has slight corrosion

offside front inner step has corrosion, not within prescribed area

rear of body/chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2015 136,227 miles

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

rear brake pipes along axle slightly corroded

rear inner body / chassis slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 115,897 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 115,878 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 112,784 miles

O/S LOWER W/SCREEN DAMAGED.

SLIGHT BIND O/S REAR WHEEL.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 112,699 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

O/S LOWER W/SCREEN DAMAGED.

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

SLIGHT BIND O/S REAR WHEEL.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 105,791 miles

FRONT PADS 4mm.

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

O/S REAR REFLECTOR SLIGHT DAMAGE.

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 105,791 miles

FRONT PADS 4mm.

O/S REAR REFLECTOR SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 100,052 miles

SLIGHT BIND O/S REAR WHEEL.

N/S FRONT POSITION LIGHT DIM.

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S REAR PARK CABLE RESTRICTED M/MENT.

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 100,052 miles

N/S FRONT POSITION LIGHT DIM.

O/S REAR PARK CABLE RESTRICTED M/MENT.

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

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

SLIGHT BIND O/S REAR WHEEL.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 91,051 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 91,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 83,764 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 71,283 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 58,820 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall badly scuffed.

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 FWD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FWD, 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 FWD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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