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A12 KFT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,108 mi
Last recorded158,108 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 KFT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 158,108 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 154,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 154,455 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 152,416 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 150,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 150,377 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 146,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 146,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 141,060 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 141,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 127,852 miles

Bump stops held up by cable tie

Several bakepipe becoming rusty

Windscreen has scratch top of screen

Fail 28 Jan 2014 127,852 miles

Bump stops held up by cable tie

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

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

Several bakepipe becoming rusty

Windscreen has scratch top of screen

Pass 18 Sep 2012 108,944 miles

Both rear axle bumpstops in poor condition and secured with cable ties.

N/s/r lamp cracked but not showing a white light

Various brake pipes have been painted in black paint

Windscreen badly scratched but not in drivers vision

Pass 12 Sep 2011 95,275 miles

Exhaust box outer skin coming detached

N/S wing mirror backing missing and slightly lose

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

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

O/S/F Disc slightly corroded on inner face

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,419 miles

Front disc worn

N/S/R bump stop crorroded

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 60,495 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,568 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 36,152 miles

handbrake travel high but has reserve travel

old brake pads fitted to new discs

rear brakes slight imbalance

Fail 3 Aug 2007 36,142 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

handbrake travel high but has slight reserve travel

n/s passenger seat not fitted so passenger belts not tested

Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,844 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 21,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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A12 KFT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A12 KFT, 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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A12 KFT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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