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AX03 UZV

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,610 mi
Last recorded161,610 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 UZV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2018 161,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 147,384 miles

corrosion/holes to n/s front and rear inner sills

Pass 13 Apr 2016 134,172 miles

Nearside of screen cracked

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 134,172 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Due to lip on discs (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside of screen cracked

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 127,516 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2015 127,516 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 107,899 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 107,899 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 95,830 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,838 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 79,838 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 65,210 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,008 miles

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

front brakes wearing low

n/s/f fog light innop

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2008 44,211 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 35,931 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,441 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 28,441 miles

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 UZV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UZV, 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 UZV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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