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AF03 LWV

2003 Ford Transit

Maroon Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

255,703 mi
Last recorded255,703 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 255,703 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 247,077 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 247,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 241,717 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 232,636 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 232,636 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 222,040 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 205,974 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 188,222 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 174,278 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 174,278 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 151,837 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 151,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 131,807 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2009 131,807 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 114,433 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 98,093 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

slight split in pedal rubber

Fail 22 Nov 2007 98,093 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight split in pedal rubber

Pass 21 Nov 2006 82,441 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 82,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 LWV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LWV, 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 LWV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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