CarVerify

Free Car Check

AX03 VEP

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

186,215 mi
Last recorded186,215 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 186,215 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 161,571 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 139,513 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 132,715 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 128,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass is cracked

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

coolant leak side of engine

under body of van is generaly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 128,254 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe clamp loose and silencer outer skin detached/corroded (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch under van corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass is cracked

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

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

coolant leak side of engine

under body of van is generaly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 120,695 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded steel brake pipes corroded [both] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside cv boot slightly split

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across rear axle is corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside door mirror damaged/worn

both o/s mudflaps are loose

coolant level low

Pass 4 Apr 2016 113,232 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin becoming detached

Front road springs corroded

Front suspension rear bushes worn

Nearside outer sill has some corrosion at rear

Offside steering rack has some play

Offside wiper worn

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,519 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

reg plate lights dull

Pass 1 Apr 2014 100,172 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

center exhaust second silencer outer skin splitting away

o/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s rear reg light dull

rear tyres getting low on tread and walls are deteriorated

washers could be improved

Pass 28 Mar 2013 93,916 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

o/s door mirror lower glass cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2012 88,361 miles

crack in n/s top of screen

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

small chip in n/s lower of screen

Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,396 miles

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

slight play o/s/f tie rod

Pass 9 Feb 2010 71,178 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 62,105 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 52,050 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 52,049 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 40,573 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AX03 VEP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AX03 VEP?

You can check the full history of AX03 VEP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AX03 VEP registered?

AX03 VEP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is AX03 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 VEP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX03 VEP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AX03 VEP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.