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AV53 LFL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,714 mi
Last recorded192,714 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 192,714 miles

numerous metal brake pipes rusting in places

off side front inner wheel arch area badly rusting

rear of near side sill and inner sill areas badly rusting away

Fail 13 Dec 2017 192,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near side outer sill area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off side front inner sill / under step area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off side outer sill area (5.2.6)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure near side rear tyre inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

numerous metal brake pipes rusting in places

off side front inner wheel arch area badly rusting

rear of near side sill and inner sill areas badly rusting away

Pass 19 Dec 2016 187,359 miles

near side door mirror damaged

off side front tyre inner edge worn very low

some other metal brake pipes rusting in places

Fail 9 Dec 2016 187,311 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side front pipe under chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outside of near side rear chassis rail behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outside of off side rear chassis rail behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

near side door mirror damaged

off side front tyre inner edge worn very low

some other metal brake pipes rusting in places

Pass 11 Dec 2015 180,990 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 174,338 miles

near side front metal brake pipe under chassis rail rusting

outside of off side and near side rear chassis rails fracturing / rusting

Fail 12 Dec 2014 174,287 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

near side front metal brake pipe under chassis rail rusting

outside of off side and near side rear chassis rails fracturing / rusting

Pass 3 Dec 2013 166,033 miles

near side front metal brake pipe rusting under chassis rail

off side front tyre inner edge wearing

off side rear chassis rusting on inside near shock top mount

Pass 4 Dec 2012 158,690 miles

drivers seat belt deteriorating

offside front anti roll bar link bent

slight inbalance of front brakes

washers could be better

Fail 4 Dec 2012 158,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

drivers seat belt deteriorating

offside front anti roll bar link bent

slight inbalance of front brakes

washers could be better

Pass 1 Dec 2011 155,299 miles

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

Off side anti roll bar lower tread bent

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

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

centre exhaust box outer cover flaping

Fail 22 Nov 2011 155,296 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side anti roll bar lower tread bent

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

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

centre exhaust box outer cover flaping

Pass 7 Dec 2010 152,155 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 152,155 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 137,965 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 137,951 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 107,037 miles

o/s/f brake pad thinner than n/s/f brake pad

Fail 20 Oct 2008 107,026 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s/f brake pad thinner than n/s/f brake pad

Pass 26 Oct 2007 83,815 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 83,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Sep 2006 69,132 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 LFL 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 57.1%.

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 AV53 LFL, 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 LFL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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