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AX03 TAV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,663 mi
Last recorded119,663 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 119,663 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bump stops missing

coolant bottle empty

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

inner/outer sills,drivers doorstep-holes/rotted thru

n/s/r lens holed

rack play

rear brake pipes corroded

screen damage

underbody corrosion/prior repairs/sealant,unable to properly assess condition

wishbone bushes splitting

Fail 17 Oct 2018 119,662 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 1.19,averaged 3.46 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind wheel split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bump stops missing

coolant bottle empty

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

inner/outer sills,drivers doorstep-holes/rotted thru

n/s/r lens holed

rack play

rear brake pipes corroded

screen damage

underbody corrosion/prior repairs/sealant,unable to properly assess condition

wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 18 Oct 2017 110,499 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bodyshell,floor/sill/chassis-corrosion,assorted prior repairs,unable to properly assess due to sealant etc,sills holed inner+outer

front wishbones rear bushes splitting

n/s/r lamp holed

rear brake pipes corrosion

screen damage

steering fluid ON minimum level

Fail 18 Oct 2017 110,499 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward spring mount flitch plates to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bodyshell,floor/sill/chassis-corrosion,assorted prior repairs,unable to properly assess due to sealant etc,sills holed inner+outer

front wishbones rear bushes splitting

n/s/r lamp holed

rear brake pipes corrosion

screen damage

steering fluid ON minimum level

unable to properly assess o/s/f hub area due to track rod

Pass 18 Oct 2016 102,877 miles

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

Oil leak ()

coolant low

exhaust corroded

inner sills corroded/holed,rear chassis/valance areas corroded

inner/outer sills/rear inner arch areas prior filler/sealant etc,unable to properly assess condition

o/s brake pipe corroded

o/s track rod end wear/play

refer also prior fail/advise

Fail 15 Oct 2016 102,865 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner/outer sill/arch area (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

coolant low

exhaust corroded

inner sills corroded/holed,rear chassis/valance areas corroded

inner/outer sills/rear inner arch areas prior filler/sealant etc,unable to properly assess condition

o/s brake pipe corroded

o/s track rod end wear/play

Pass 15 Oct 2015 96,783 miles

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

both rear sills corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2015 96,783 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear sills corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2014 92,781 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 92,781 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 88,648 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 88,648 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 84,469 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 80,183 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 80,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 18 Sep 2010 75,096 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

screen damage

slight inbalance rear

Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,292 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 70,262 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 70,216 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 63,086 miles

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

Slight play both rear hub bearings

Pass 5 Sep 2007 52,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 52,294 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 52,291 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,994 miles

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

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 TAV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 TAV, 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 TAV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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