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AJ53 UYR

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,288 mi
Last recorded131,288 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UYR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 131,288 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 131,288 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noise

Pass 7 Jan 2017 123,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 123,377 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing noise

front washer not working possible frozen

Pass 19 Dec 2015 110,159 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan / step (6.1.B.2)

passager front seat missing unable to fully check seat belts

Fail 15 Dec 2015 110,159 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/7015 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan / step (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion door step corroded (6.1.B.2)

passager front seat missing unable to fully check seat belts

Fail 11 Dec 2015 110,047 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front leaf hanger. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear leaf hanger. (2.4.A.3)

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

Front number plate damaged but can still be read.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 98,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 Dec 2014

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Dec 2013 92,963 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel archs, nearside inner and outer sill panels, offside outer sill panel

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 86,215 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

hand brake travel long

o/s wiper blade

rear no. plate

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 12 Dec 2011 79,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2010 71,515 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 63,433 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,254 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 43,341 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,745 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 UYR is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UYR, 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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AJ53 UYR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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