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AX03 JBZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,794 mi
Last recorded182,794 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 182,794 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside outer sills in poor condition

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded above rear axle

Pass 26 Jun 2014 172,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rust forming on underside of vehicle

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 172,209 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rust forming on underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 158,726 miles

Oil leak

Rust forming on chassis and under vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2012 144,906 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

rust forming on both sills

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2012 144,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

rust forming on both sills

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2011 129,035 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 112,773 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 98,525 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 82,146 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 65,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,685 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 JBZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JBZ, 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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What year was AX03 JBZ registered?

AX03 JBZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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