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AJ53 NZE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

218,423 mi
Last recorded218,423 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NZE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 218,423 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wing mirror glass lower broken

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

both sides front lower arm rear bushes cracking slightly

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

under body showing signs off corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2017 218,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 center boxes (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step holed (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wing mirror glass lower broken

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

both sides front lower arm rear bushes cracking slightly

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

under body showing signs off corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2016 203,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2016 203,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2015 190,953 miles

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch/floor showing signs of corrosion

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides across axle (3.6.B.2c)

various parts od under body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2015 190,953 miles

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch/floor showing signs of corrosion

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides across axle (3.6.B.2c)

various parts od under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2014 168,284 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 146,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 131,016 miles

o/s/f wiper blade not clearing screen 100%

Fail 22 Nov 2012 131,010 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade not clearing screen 100%

Pass 10 Nov 2011 113,569 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 105,356 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 83,862 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 74,439 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 63,235 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,198 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 25,418 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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AJ53 NZE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ53 NZE, 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 AJ53 NZE registered?

AJ53 NZE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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