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AK03 CVR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

170,923 mi
Last recorded170,923 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 CVR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 170,923 miles

Inner sills all been welded

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

Offside Front Upper chassis rail corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers seat damaged

Fail 10 May 2016 170,923 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Inner sills all been welded

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

Offside Front Upper chassis rail corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers seat damaged

Pass 12 May 2015 155,009 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2015 155,000 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 147,307 miles

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

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

nearside front outer sill corroded - not structual

windscreen damaged - not in drivers view

Fail 1 Jul 2014 147,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside front outer sill corroded - not structual

windscreen damaged - not in drivers view

Pass 17 Jul 2013 133,931 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 133,931 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 116,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system corroding

nearside outer sill corroded but not structual

Pass 27 Jun 2012 116,549 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

nearside outer sill corroded but not structual

Pass 6 Jun 2011 95,228 miles

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

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 6 Jun 2011 95,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 7 Apr 2010 78,353 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 63,238 miles

chassis rusty throughout on underside.

no spare wheel in carrier.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 63,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chassis rusty throughout on underside.

no spare wheel in carrier.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 47,083 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 47,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,678 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 41,678 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,798 miles

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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AK03 CVR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AK03 CVR, 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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AK03 CVR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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