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AXI 518

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,237 mi
Last recorded157,237 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXI 518
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 157,237 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 157,235 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 155,474 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 152,534 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 152,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 145,761 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 143,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair x 2 (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 143,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 143,014 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 143,014 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both headlights high....adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 143,006 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area deformed and corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sill area after wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed along its length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sill area after wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 142,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

holes outside prescribed areas

Pass 26 Sep 2017 137,457 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear sill corroded - not prescribed.

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2017 137,457 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 135,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2016 135,351 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 130,216 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 123,825 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014 123,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 120,749 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 120,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 118,684 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 115,944 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 115,920 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 113,379 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 113,339 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 110,573 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 102,944 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 90,596 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 75,925 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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AXI 518 is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AXI 518, 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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AXI 518 is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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