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AX03 VBA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,895 mi
Last recorded206,895 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 206,895 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 206,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 202,939 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018
Fail 26 Jan 2018

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front All position lamps not working side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 198,631 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 198,631 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 182,435 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 166,727 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

off side front door mirror slight cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2014 150,391 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 136,946 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 May 2012 123,079 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded and pads appear low

Pass 30 May 2012 123,079 miles

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

front discs corroded and pads appear low

Pass 9 Jun 2011 120,169 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 6 Jun 2011 120,169 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s fog light n/w

Pass 4 Jun 2010 112,500 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 103,399 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 100,582 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 87,762 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 87,762 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 72,706 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 VBA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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