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AK03 LKJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

207,224 mi
Last recorded207,224 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2017 207,224 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step sill and step (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis around load sensing valve (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step sill and sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch to floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis around rear spring hanger (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2016 195,105 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 195,105 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis around spring (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 172,443 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 172,443 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 170,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 163,772 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 146,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 146,357 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 132,034 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 115,000 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 96,542 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 96,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 80,982 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 80,636 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 80,636 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,537 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 63,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LKJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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AK03 LKJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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