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AK03 LKL

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,937 mi
Last recorded107,937 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 LKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 107,937 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not secure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 107,899 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not secure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 99,672 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 99,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired main chasiss member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring front hanger area and chasiss members marked ( yellow) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring hanger area and panels (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill and panels (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring front hanger chasiss area marked (yellow) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring hanger area and panels (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 99,643 miles

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

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

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

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear compensator valve mounting to chssis (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s front and rear chassis . outriggers and inner sills floors and steps corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all rear spring and shackle mounting areas (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear of chassis extremely corroded (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake test not carried out due to condition of chassis

Fail 29 Nov 2014 92,454 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2014 92,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 82,828 miles

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

exhaust corroded but not blowing

front brake discs corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,828 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded but not blowing

front brake discs corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2012 73,307 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 67,427 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 61,456 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,225 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,618 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,932 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,577 miles

Both rear brakes squeel.

Chip in screen but out of swept area.

Has alot of handbrake travel.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,387 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 21,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 LKL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AK03 LKL, 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 LKL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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