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AX03 VDM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

188,344 mi
Last recorded188,344 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 188,344 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TRANSVERSE PIPE UNDER BONNET. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT CENTRE SECTION OF MAIN PIPE UNDER FLOOR OF VAN. (1.1.11 (c))

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 3 Jan 2019 188,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn CONNECTING LINK BUSHES WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative OPERATING ARM SEIZED. (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TRANSVERSE PIPE UNDER BONNET. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported TRANSVERSE PIPE. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT CENTRE SECTION OF MAIN PIPE UNDER FLOOR OF VAN. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective FIXING IS PARTLY BROKEN (3.4 (b) (i))

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 3 Jan 2018 169,623 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Forward section of offside main brake pipe along underside of vehicle. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake load sensing valve to nearside rear flexible brake pipe link pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play END-FLOAT (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play END-FLOAT (2.6.2)

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 3 Jan 2018 169,623 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashing with trafficator. (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Forward section of offside main brake pipe along underside of vehicle. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake load sensing valve to nearside rear flexible brake pipe link pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play END-FLOAT (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play END-FLOAT (2.6.2)

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 149,975 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front section of offside main pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Lower edges of nearside and offside outer body sills are slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TRANSVERSE pipe - inside bonnet compartment. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load sensing valve to flexible hose connecting pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake is just legal at 16%.

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Wheel trims fitted to all four road wheels, obstructing inspection of nuts, studs, etc.

Fail 3 Jan 2017 149,975 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by operation of indicator light. (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front section of offside main pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Lower edges of nearside and offside outer body sills are slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TRANSVERSE pipe - inside bonnet compartment. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load sensing valve to flexible hose connecting pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Wheel trims fitted to all four road wheels, obstructing inspection of nuts, studs, etc.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 134,424 miles

Drivers seat - Cushion is split.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside sliding loading door - Handle is partly broken.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak.

Slight corrosion along nearside outer body sill.

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Fail 15 Jan 2016 134,424 miles

Drivers seat - Cushion is split.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside sliding loading door - Handle is partly broken.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak.

Slight corrosion along nearside outer body sill.

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 123,235 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 123,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2014 108,534 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 108,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 95,614 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 95,535 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 86,435 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 86,434 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 72,609 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 72,600 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 60,652 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 60,652 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 57,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

side door handle broken reqs attention

Pass 26 Jul 2007 57,598 miles

side door handle broken reqs attention

Pass 13 Jul 2006 47,840 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 VDM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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