MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,663 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear sills corrosion
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear sills corrosion
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
screen damage
slight inbalance rear
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)
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)
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)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight play both rear hub bearings
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)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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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