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AF53 LNK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,442 mi
Last recorded122,442 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 122,442 miles

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

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

general corrosion underbody

ns sill under sealant applied

Pass 10 Jul 2017 116,042 miles

(parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair)

(service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 109,622 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside (2.4.A.3)

service brake: service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 103,168 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 98,251 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 93,081 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 93,081 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,822 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,050 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 70,730 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to n/s outer sill at front

slight damage to o/s door

Fail 24 Jan 2008 70,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to n/s outer sill at front

slight damage to o/s door

Pass 13 Sep 2006 62,794 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play both rear wheel bearings

some imbalance rear brakes

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 LNK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LNK, 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 LNK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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