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AX03 HZE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,544 mi
Last recorded197,544 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 197,544 miles

Rear bump stop area corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 197,466 miles

Central Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear bump stop area corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 193,536 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 193,510 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel dripping from above oil filter housing. (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner step corroded through in two places. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Centre Front Seat belt not fitted at time of test.

Pass 20 May 2014 186,443 miles

slight corrosion accross rear inner panel

Pass 20 May 2013 176,791 miles

exhaust mid section outer casing corroded

n/s/f brake pipe painted black

o/s/r bump stop insecure

Pass 21 May 2012 149,238 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 167,154 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 158,262 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2011 158,257 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 145,249 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 145,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 124,677 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 6 May 2009 124,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 May 2008 95,982 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 95,980 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 62,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2006 36,175 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 HZE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HZE, 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 HZE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AX03 HZE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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