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AF53 LLV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

222,453 mi
Last recorded222,453 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LLV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2018 222,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis - fixed shackle ( X2 areas) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis - shocker (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch - swing shackle (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - shocker (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive swing shackle areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive swing shackle areas (2.4.A.3)

power steering pipes corroded

side loading door only opens from inside

slight damage to windscreen

exhaust tail pipe corroded / snapped off and emissions melting bumper

Pass 12 Apr 2017

brake pipes greased in places

Pass 21 Mar 2016 212,600 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 200,133 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 200,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 190,508 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 167,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise slight corrosion to all brake pipes

damage to offside mirror

Pass 28 Feb 2012 141,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 126,195 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2010 108,187 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 92,695 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 75,157 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 54,541 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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AF53 LLV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF53 LLV, 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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AF53 LLV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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