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AD53 PZV

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,466 mi
Last recorded118,466 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 PZV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 May 2018 118,466 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2018 118,460 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front steering rack has play in ball joint

Fail 10 May 2018 118,457 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front steering rack has play in ball joint

Pass 16 May 2017 114,760 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroding.

General corrosion around vehicle.

Fail 15 May 2017 114,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front to rear brake pipes corroding.

General corrosion around vehicle.

Pass 13 May 2016 107,745 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 107,699 miles

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded handbrake mount (3.1.9)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 98,973 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

VARIOUS STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 3 Mar 2014 91,354 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 91,297 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 83,897 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Fail 8 Feb 2013 83,841 miles

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

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Fail 11 Jan 2012 73,537 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 73,537 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 62,419 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,409 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,301 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 24,555 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 PZV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PZV, 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 AD53 PZV registered?

AD53 PZV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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