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AF03 VVM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

233,578 mi
Last recorded233,578 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 233,578 miles

wear to n/s rear tyre -- inner wing areas beginning to corrode -- rear steel brake pipes beginning to corrode

Fail 22 Feb 2013 233,576 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

wear to n/s rear tyre -- inner wing areas beginning to corrode -- rear steel brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 2 Apr 2012 226,043 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 219,115 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 211,926 miles

n/s rear sill beginning to corrode

Pass 22 Apr 2009 202,480 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 202,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 161,219 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 126,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 94,968 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 10 Apr 2006 94,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

slight play in rack

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 VVM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VVM, 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 VVM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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