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C272 LAW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,977 mi
Last recorded156,977 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC272 LAW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2015 156,977 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER INCOMPLETE.

UNDER BODY SECTIONS HEAVILY CORRODED.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 143,103 miles

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

REAR TAIL PIPE CORRODED.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 143,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

REAR TAIL PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 132,675 miles

ALL UNDERBODY CHASSIS AND FLOOR SECTIONS HEAVILY CORRODED BUT CONSIDERED TO BE EXCESSIVE.

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 132,675 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

ALL UNDERBODY CHASSIS AND FLOOR SECTIONS HEAVILY CORRODED BUT CONSIDERED TO BE EXCESSIVE.

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 119,000 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 106,848 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 106,848 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 97,653 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 87,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 73,067 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 65,742 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 65,742 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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C272 LAW 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 61.5%.

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 C272 LAW, 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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C272 LAW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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