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AE03 FNM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,769 mi
Last recorded177,769 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 177,769 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 30 May 2018 172,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front wheel arches corroded bo no sharp edges

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 167,100 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 159,675 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Fail 30 Apr 2016 159,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Pass 9 May 2015 150,582 miles

1.oil leaks 2.leak on steering rack close to limit 3.surface corrosion of o/s rear brake pipe

Pass 26 Apr 2014 94,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 131,164 miles

24% front brake application + 47% rear brake imbalance

Fail 7 May 2013 131,158 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

24% front brake application + 47% rear brake imbalance

Nearside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Fail 5 May 2012 118,218 miles

24% rear brake application + 32% rear brake imbalance

Exhaust starting to deteriorate and slight blow

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on inner egde

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

Offside and nearside door mirror glasses damaged but still provides veiw to rear

Offside and nearside front suspension arm rear mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2012 118,218 miles

24% rear brake application + 32% rear brake imbalance

Exhaust starting to deteriorate and slight blow

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on inner egde

Offside and nearside door mirror glasses damaged but still provides veiw to rear

Offside and nearside front suspension arm rear mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 106,364 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 106,360 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 92,987 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 92,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 76,648 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 59,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 44,547 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,796 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 FNM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FNM, 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 FNM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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