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K103 ESF

1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,882 mi
Last recorded107,882 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo114,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK103 ESF
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel Turbo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 107,882 miles

Silencer outer peeling off

Fail 29 Aug 2013 107,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Silencer outer peeling off

Fail 19 Jul 2013 107,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust silencer outer peeling off

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 107,609 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 107,609 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear brake imbalance 59%

Pass 9 Aug 2011 107,348 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 106,281 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 106,238 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 105,973 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 105,846 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

body corrosion nearside front

Fail 28 Feb 2007 105,268 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 105,268 miles

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo?

Based on 5,137 MOT tests across 991 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
1,858
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 381
Brake pipe excessively corroded 313
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 300
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K103 ESF is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 114,761 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 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K103 ESF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K103 ESF is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 6 May 1993.

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