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C17 LAV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,428 mi
Last recorded180,428 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 LAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2015 180,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body rusty and n/s sill corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low o/s/f inner edge near limit

o/s/f brake pads low

wipers poor

Pass 18 Feb 2015 180,428 miles

body rusty and n/s sill corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low o/s/f inner edge near limit

o/s/f brake pads low

wipers poor

Fail 1 Feb 2014 173,045 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust flexi poor condition

rust forming rear chassis rails and n/s sill corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014 173,045 miles

front exhaust flexi poor condition

rust forming rear chassis rails and n/s sill corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 160,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General under body corrosion forming

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 160,765 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General under body corrosion forming

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 145,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underside rusting

Pass 4 Jan 2011 132,099 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes poor condition

o/s/r tyre worn badly inner edge

rust forming underside and sills

Pass 4 Dec 2009 114,943 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 94,946 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 94,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 84,540 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 84,532 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 65,896 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 65,896 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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C17 LAV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C17 LAV, 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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What year was C17 LAV registered?

C17 LAV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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