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AF03 LPY

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

275,291 mi
Last recorded275,291 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 275,291 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

end float in halfshafts

nearside front suspension arm - rear bush deteriorating

nearside mirror head damaged

nearside outer sill corroding

rear leaf springs distorting

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 26 Oct 2012 275,291 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

end float in halfshafts

nearside front suspension arm - rear bush deteriorating

nearside mirror head damaged

nearside outer sill corroding

rear leaf springs distorting

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2011 256,185 miles

Advance corrosion to nearside sill

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 256,185 miles

Advance corrosion to nearside sill

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 235,834 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 235,760 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen

front and rear number plate starting to delaminate

o/s/f and n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Oct 2009 291,391 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 191,063 miles

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

front numberplate starting to delaminate

gearbox oil leak

long handbrake travel

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 26 Oct 2007 167,501 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre wearing low

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 6 Nov 2006 136,982 miles

2 advisorys at time of test

Fail 6 Nov 2006 136,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 6 Jun 2006 121,430 miles

oil leak

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

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

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

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 LPY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AF03 LPY, 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 AF03 LPY registered?

AF03 LPY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is AF03 LPY safe to buy?

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