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AF03 VYV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

177,009 mi
Last recorded177,009 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VYV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 177,009 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 158,420 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 157,780 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 157,738 miles

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 126,115 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 103,101 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 97,748 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

both inner and outer sills heavily corroded and have corroded through in certain areas but not within a prescribed area

chassis corroded

front door step areas corroded

grease around offside inner cv gaitor

rear number plate poor

Pass 19 Mar 2012 88,844 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 81,118 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s outer sill has slight corrosion

o/s inner sill has slight corrotion

Pass 10 Mar 2011 81,118 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s outer sill has slight corrosion

o/s inner sill has slight corrotion

Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,230 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 55,286 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2008 47,681 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,698 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,050 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 31,050 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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 VYV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VYV, 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 VYV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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