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AV53 LCW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,874 mi
Last recorded55,874 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 LCW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 55,874 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 55,874 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stairs significantly damaged (9.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 49,563 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 49,563 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 38,816 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 38,816 miles

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 196,417 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 176,137 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 163,172 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step damaged, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Nsf wiper blade slightly insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2012 91,758 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 83,945 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 80,520 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 80,518 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 125,443 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 125,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2008 63,739 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 63,739 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 51,364 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 51,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 34,019 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 27,218 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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AV53 LCW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AV53 LCW, 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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AV53 LCW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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