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AJ53 UZY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,012 mi
Last recorded194,012 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 194,012 miles

wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-front anti roll bar bushes have slight play-front tyres near limit-brake pipes covered in substance-rear tyres near limit-rear leaf springs corroded-

Fail 15 Mar 2013 194,002 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-front anti roll bar bushes have slight play-front tyres near limit-brake pipes covered in substance-rear tyres near limit-rear leaf springs corroded-

Pass 9 Mar 2012 178,838 miles

damage to o/s rear of vehicle

engine sump corroded and oil leak

main brake pipe at fuel tank corroded

n/s front brake pipe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 150,617 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

both main and o/s/rear brake pipes corroding strong advise

front no/plate fading strong advise

n/s/front tyre uneven wear

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2010 129,453 miles

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

front number plate fading

front tyres uneven wear/ppossible front wheel alignment required

nearside rear wheel slight bind

rear tyres uneven wear low tread

Fail 23 Jan 2010 129,453 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front number plate fading

front tyres uneven wear/ppossible front wheel alignment required

nearside rear wheel slight bind

rear tyres uneven wear low tread

Pass 10 Jan 2009 103,705 miles

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

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

front number plate slight damage

front tyres uneven wear/possible front wheel alignment

Fail 10 Jan 2009 103,705 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate slight damage

front tyres uneven wear/possible front wheel alignment

Pass 27 Dec 2007 82,916 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 57,108 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

wiper blades poor

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 UZY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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