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AD03 CAV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,403 mi
Last recorded129,403 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 CAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 129,403 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Corrosion to inner sills

Corrosion to rear chassis rails & box sections

Corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills outside of prescribed areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 129,402 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Corrosion to inner sills

Corrosion to rear chassis rails & box sections

Corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills outside of prescribed areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 118,734 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 118,649 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 108,679 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 99,724 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 99,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 91,409 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 81,221 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 75,390 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 65,053 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 65,053 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,636 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 43,877 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 31,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,978 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,472 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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AD03 CAV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AD03 CAV, 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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What year was AD03 CAV registered?

AD03 CAV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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