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AF03 WRD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

177,668 mi
Last recorded177,668 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 WRD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 177,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

os/f tyre worn on outside edge

slight corrosion at os/f brake pipe

Fail 9 May 2012 177,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

os/f tyre worn on outside edge

slight corrosion at os/f brake pipe

Pass 8 Aug 2011 169,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal rubber worn through but still useable

drivers seat base deteriating

nearside sill damage and corrosion

offside outer washer jet blocked

Fail 4 Aug 2011 169,112 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal rubber worn through but still useable

drivers seat base deteriating

nearside sill damage and corrosion

offside outer washer jet blocked

Pass 21 Jul 2010 162,460 miles

bad starting when cold

drivers door sticking when you try to open

Fail 15 Jul 2010 162,143 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

bad starting when cold

drivers door sticking when you try to open

Pass 31 Jul 2009 152,839 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 152,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 145,224 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 144,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 124,225 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 124,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 97,758 miles

rear offside tyre on limit

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 WRD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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