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AE03 FNK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,846 mi
Last recorded136,846 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FNK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 136,846 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 136,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 121,460 miles

Both rear shock absorber prescribed areas are heavily corroded

OSR rear leaf spring mounting point is heavily corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 121,460 miles

Both rear shock absorber prescribed areas are heavily corroded

OSR rear leaf spring mounting point is heavily corroded

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 103,577 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 103,567 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 95,964 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 89,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front bumper and grill has damaged

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear (2.4.B.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened first row inner (5.2.2a)

side door step has damaged cover

Fail 16 Nov 2016 89,627 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front bumper and grill has damaged

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear (2.4.B.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened first row inner (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

side door step has damaged cover

Pass 26 Oct 2015 83,525 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,557 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch cover is missing but no sharp edges

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,131 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 60,130 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear outline marker lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.B.1e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 50,493 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,753 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,263 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 24,681 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,724 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 13,532 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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AE03 FNK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE03 FNK, 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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AE03 FNK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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