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AV53 LEU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,354 mi
Last recorded100,354 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 LEU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,354 miles

Central EXHAUST BOX FIRST SKIN CORRODED

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDER BODY AND INNER WHEEL ARCHES AND N/S DOOR STEP

HANDBRAKE WARNING LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Inner WING CORRODED

Nearside Rear DOOR AND OUTER WHEEL ARCH SLIGHT DAMAGE AND CORROSION

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER BODY PANEL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear BUMP STOP INSECURE

Offside Rear CHASSIS RAIL SLIGHT CORROSION

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,601 miles

Nearside Front sill/step corroded and holed just outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear chassis outrigger/closing panel corroded and holed just outside of prescribed area

Nearside windscreen damage

Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,277 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 83,277 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 72,407 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,407 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,580 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

offside rear tyre slight wear on inside edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,069 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,357 miles

offside front tyre slight wear inside edge

offside rear tyre slight wear inside edge

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,321 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,606 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,395 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,090 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 LEU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV53 LEU, 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 LEU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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