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AX03 XXJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,587 mi
Last recorded124,587 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2018 124,587 miles

Body component insecure front grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced back panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch /floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 122,897 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 122,897 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outrt sill/nearside outer sill/offside rear chassisx2/offside rear cross member/offside inner sill/nearside inner sill/offside front inner arch /offside rear arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 121,242 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 121,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outter edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outter edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 117,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both font inner sills to door steps corroded but not within any mounting points

Fail 13 Apr 2015 117,146 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both font inner sills to door steps corroded but not within any mounting points

Pass 15 Mar 2014 114,221 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 114,221 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 111,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Four nails in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Sidewall damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2011 99,981 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 99,981 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 87,448 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 75,393 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,481 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,466 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 34,573 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
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AX03 XXJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White 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 XXJ, 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 XXJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 August 2003.

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