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AX03 JBU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,150 mi
Last recorded213,150 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 213,150 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 203,600 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 203,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 189,160 miles

N/S/R bald on inner edge

N/S/R sill is corroded and has a hole

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 189,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

N/S/R bald on inner edge

N/S/R sill is corroded and has a hole

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

back box casing coming away

Pass 2 Aug 2014 172,918 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 157,904 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 157,904 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 145,080 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 128,534 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 118,090 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 110,379 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 96,097 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 82,565 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 66,420 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 JBU 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 JBU, 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 JBU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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