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FN03 AXW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,871 mi
Last recorded35,871 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 AXW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 35,871 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 34,947 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 34,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 34,689 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 34,689 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 33,882 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 33,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 32,627 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 32,627 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated inner and outer (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 4 May 2021 30,845 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 29,667 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 29,667 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 28,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 26,791 miles

All brake pipes greased

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Front brake discs pitted and corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 26,791 miles

All brake pipes greased

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Front brake discs pitted and corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 25,245 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

brake pipes greased up when presented for test

front brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 24,426 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 22,522 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 21,520 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 21,520 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 20,244 miles

Front brakes corroded

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,244 miles

Front brakes corroded

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 17,167 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 15,542 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,806 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 10,529 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 8,223 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 6,800 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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FN03 AXW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN03 AXW, 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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FN03 AXW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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