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AF03 LPE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

217,398 mi
Last recorded217,398 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LPE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 217,398 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORROSION

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

under body suspension component surface rust, rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2023 217,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORROSION

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

under body suspension component surface rust, rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2021 214,391 miles

under body surface rust, rear leaf springs rusty, brake lines covered in grease, suspension surface rust

Fail 3 Aug 2021 214,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

under body surface rust, rear leaf springs rusty, brake lines covered in grease, suspension surface rust

Pass 4 Jul 2020 212,499 miles

under body surface rust, rear leaf springs rusty, brake lines covered in grease, suspension surface rust

Fail 3 Jul 2020 212,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under body surface rust, rear leaf springs rusty, brake lines covered in grease, suspension surface rust

Pass 23 Feb 2017 210,782 miles

oil leak, coolant leak, exhaust leak, prop shaft bush play, n/s/f rack arm has slight play, wishbone bushes have small cracks

Fail 20 Feb 2017 210,780 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak, coolant leak, exhaust leak, prop shaft bush play, n/s/f rack arm has slight play, wishbone bushes have small cracks

Pass 2 Feb 2016 206,351 miles

front brake pads low, vehicle chassis and suspension components corroded (weak)

oil leak, exhaust leak, n/s/f rack arm has slight play

Fail 27 Jan 2016 206,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads low, vehicle chassis and suspension components corroded (weak)

oil leak, exhaust leak, n/s/f rack arm has slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2015 199,227 miles

oil leak,alternator belt not fitted properly,nearside rear leafspring-both bushes deteriorating,both front brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2014 188,436 miles

oil leak, beacon brocken, fan belt noisey, inspection lamp on, oil leak, vehicle chassis corroded, o/s/f tyre worn on sidewall, n/s/r tyre close to limit (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 188,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak, beacon brocken, fan belt noisey, inspection lamp on, oil leak, vehicle chassis corroded, o/s/f tyre worn on sidewall, n/s/r tyre close to limit (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 180,686 miles

fan belt worn, major oil leak, brake load valve bit siezed, prop shaft donut bush worn, n/s/r shocker slight damp, vehicle chassis corroded (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 180,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

fan belt worn, major oil leak, brake load valve bit siezed, prop shaft donut bush worn, n/s/r shocker slight damp, vehicle chassis corroded (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 169,743 miles

front brake pipes corroded,oil leak/spill,underbody and components corroded in places

screen slightly damaged,rear reg plate slightly deteriorating/obsecured,front brake discs grooved/scored,propshaft centre mounting deteriorating

Fail 4 Jul 2012 169,743 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pipes corroded,oil leak/spill,underbody and components corroded in places

screen slightly damaged,rear reg plate slightly deteriorating/obsecured,front brake discs grooved/scored,propshaft centre mounting deteriorating

Pass 8 Jul 2011 156,647 miles

underbody corroded in places and components,front brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 144,839 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nails in rear tyres

propshaft centre mount play

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Fail 16 Jun 2010 144,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nails in rear tyres

propshaft centre mount play

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2009 138,126 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak/spillage

propshaft centre mounting bush deteriorated

screen slightly damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2009 135,649 miles

advise drivers seat belt slight fraying

advise top cab side lights inop

Pass 16 Feb 2008 130,279 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 20 Apr 2007 120,758 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 120,758 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 95,933 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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AF03 LPE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF03 LPE, 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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AF03 LPE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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