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AX03 VFE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,135 mi
Last recorded124,135 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 VFE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 124,135 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 124,135 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 99,998 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2014 99,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 79,512 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to underside panels and componenets

uneven wear pattern to nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside lamp lens cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2012 68,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside lamp lens cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to underside at rear spring mounting perscribed areas

wipers starting to perish

Pass 13 May 2010 50,525 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,578 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 14 May 2008 34,151 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 34,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,010 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 23,149 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 VFE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VFE, 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 VFE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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