2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · AX03 AFU
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 13 May 2003. Recorded mileage 329,238 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 329,238 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX03 AFU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2022
- 329,238 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (52 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX03 AFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (AX03 AFU) between May 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (52 issues), Lighting (44 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 114 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
AX03 AFU Mileage History
- 04/05/200672,910 mi
- 05/05/200672,910 mi
- 05/05/200672,910 mi
- 02/05/200794,962 mi+22,052 mi
- 18/04/2008112,099 mi+17,137 mi
- 11/05/2009127,995 mi+15,896 mi
- 04/05/2010150,679 mi+22,684 mi
- 16/05/2011168,118 mi+17,439 mi
- 26/04/2012182,415 mi+14,297 mi
- 19/03/2013196,642 mi+14,227 mi
- 10/03/2014212,729 mi+16,087 mi
- 17/03/2014213,097 mi+368 mi
- 19/03/2015230,986 mi+17,889 mi
- 14/03/2016246,358 mi+15,372 mi
- 21/03/2016246,358 mi
- 20/03/2017260,512 mi+14,154 mi
- 30/03/2017260,608 mi+96 mi
- 19/03/2018273,615 mi+13,007 mi
- 20/03/2018273,615 mi
- 01/04/2019290,229 mi+16,614 mi
- 02/04/2019290,336 mi+107 mi
- 02/04/2019290,336 mi
- 21/09/2020302,790 mi+12,454 mi
- 11/09/2021316,393 mi+13,603 mi
- 24/09/2022329,238 mi+12,845 mi
- 24/09/2022329,238 mi
Average of roughly 15,639 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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