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AG03 AXZ

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

183,244 mi
Last recorded183,244 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 AXZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 183,244 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s understep areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underwing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 175,568 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s understep areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (forward) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 168,954 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s under step areas and undersill areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 165,022 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s under sills and rear outriggers (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill and under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front , rear , n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 162,634 miles

Coolant leak from oil cooler area ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipes corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 5 Oct 2020 156,211 miles

welding carried out to under vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2019 154,247 miles

extensive welding been carried out to under vehicle

Fail 13 Aug 2019 154,145 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 152,044 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 152,029 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out riger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out reger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 148,395 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 148,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced wishbone (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 141,971 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 141,971 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 134,850 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 128,835 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 128,835 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 122,444 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 122,439 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 113,514 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 98,059 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 98,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 86,471 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 73,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 73,274 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,423 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 59,423 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 50,566 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 41,068 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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AG03 AXZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AG03 AXZ, 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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AG03 AXZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AG03 AXZ shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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