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AF03 LSX

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

275,501 mi
Last recorded275,501 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 275,501 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undersealed underneath

Fail 6 Nov 2021 275,501 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

undersealed underneath

Pass 17 May 2019 274,748 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 274,740 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 271,326 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 266,874 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 262,291 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s front tyre wearing inner & outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2013 250,150 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear harfshafts have end float

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Bump stops missing

Fail 30 Jul 2013 250,044 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear axle bump stops deteriorated and not fully secured

front number plate cracked

offside rear door upper hinge missing but door secured in closed position

Pass 16 Aug 2012 244,890 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 235,782 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 235,782 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 207,678 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 207,678 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 183,087 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 183,086 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 161,486 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 161,486 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 136,929 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 136,929 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 115,388 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 115,387 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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 LSX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LSX, 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 LSX registered?

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

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