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AK03 YRD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,761 mi
Last recorded146,761 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 YRD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 146,761 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 134,953 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

n/s reverse lamp inop

Fail 23 Apr 2011 134,953 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

n/s reverse lamp inop

Pass 27 Mar 2010 109,753 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 81,600 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 57,781 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 41,375 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 104,498 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 YRD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK03 YRD, 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 YRD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is AK03 YRD safe to buy?

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