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AD53 OWF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

155,339 mi
Last recorded155,339 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OWF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 155,339 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 155,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 150,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 150,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 146,692 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 146,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 140,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 main and x2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front repairs n/s and o/s inner wings under sealed

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking side wall

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear chassis n/s and o/s hard corrosion

front bumper supports under wings corroded and radiator support corroded

n/s and o/s under steps,rear lower inner quarters and out riggers under sealed

Pass 31 Mar 2017 136,512 miles

Chassis corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

Inner sills corroded

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2016 131,028 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack marm

Offside Front slight play in steering rack arm

Pass 19 Mar 2015 124,795 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 124,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2014 119,844 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 119,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 114,755 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 110,953 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 107,327 miles

front discs rusty on inside

Pass 17 Feb 2010 103,564 miles

accident damage n/s/f

chassis and floorpan rusty

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 17 Feb 2010 103,564 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

accident damage n/s/f

chassis and floorpan rusty

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2009 89,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

vehicle damaged n/s/f corner

Pass 23 Feb 2009 89,039 miles

vehicle damaged n/s/f corner

Pass 25 Feb 2008 71,121 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 71,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,868 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 52,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 31,864 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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AD53 OWF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AD53 OWF, 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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AD53 OWF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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