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AF03 LRL

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,452 mi
Last recorded99,452 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 99,452 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

nearside rear side marker light not working

offside steering arm has small amount of play at inner joint

windscreen scatched outside swept area

Pass 29 Mar 2010 75,856 miles

O/s/f Side light bulb very dim

Fail 29 Mar 2010 75,854 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

O/s/f Side light bulb very dim

Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,728 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 54,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,412 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 30,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 3,623 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 3,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 123,091 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 119,744 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 119,744 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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 LRL 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 58.3%.

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 LRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 LRL registered?

AF03 LRL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is AF03 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 LRL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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