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AX52 LHE

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

189,360 mi
Last recorded189,360 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 LHE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 189,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 189,360 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 185,333 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight end float in both rear hubs

Pass 28 Oct 2020 184,448 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 183,970 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 182,803 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various outer panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis /innerand outer sills/front and rear inner wings etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 181,145 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on all inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on most parts of underbody/chassis/outriggers/inner and outer sills etc (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 179,458 miles

corrosion on various parts of underbody and panels

Pass 16 Oct 2014 176,164 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 172,616 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 172,616 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 171,161 miles

front discs scored

Pass 14 Oct 2011 158,901 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2010 141,960 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 141,943 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 113,532 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 91,404 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 65,044 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 44,592 miles

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

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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AX52 LHE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AX52 LHE, 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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AX52 LHE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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