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AF53 LXH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

295,140 mi
Last recorded295,140 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LXH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 295,140 miles

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2016 295,140 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 286,962 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 280,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 280,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 270,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

offside front inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 19 Sep 2013 270,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

offside front inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 3 Sep 2012 257,015 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 257,015 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 244,102 miles

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

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

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

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2010 221,783 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both registration plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2009 186,474 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 May 2009 186,474 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 May 2008 140,993 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 104,183 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 104,183 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 72,501 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 64,871 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LXH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AF53 LXH, 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 AF53 LXH registered?

AF53 LXH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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