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AK03 LKD

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,991 mi
Last recorded144,991 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 LKD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 144,991 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 143,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 143,500 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 140,836 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 140,832 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 138,550 miles

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

both side sill covered with body filler

Fail 23 Nov 2016 138,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

both side sill covered with body filler

Fail 7 Nov 2016 138,405 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by load sensing valve (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine bay (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 129,797 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 129,797 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 120,650 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 111,427 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 100,417 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

center exhaust

rear floor+ inner sills corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2012 100,125 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

center exhaust

rear floor, inner sills corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2011 92,136 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in screen

inner faces of front discs worn & pitted

Pass 27 Oct 2011 92,136 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chip in screen

inner faces of front discs worn & pitted

Fail 19 May 2010 77,895 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2010 77,895 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 63,232 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 63,232 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 48,663 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 40,714 miles

chip in screen

Pass 12 May 2006 33,120 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 LKD is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LKD, 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 LKD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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