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AJ53 VGY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,895 mi
Last recorded82,895 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 82,895 miles

both inner and outer sills rusted and holed

both rear inner wings rusted an d holed to limit

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s/f inner wing rusted to limit

propsharfed bearings worn out

Fail 19 May 2016 82,740 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both inner and outer sills rusted and holed

both rear inner wings rusted an d holed to limit

long hand brake travel to limit

n/s/f wing damaged

n/s/r brake performance low

o/s/f inner wing rusted to limit

propsharfed bearings worn out

Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,701 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

offside/nearside inner/outer sills very poor

Fail 3 Mar 2015 62,643 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

offside/nearside inner/outer sills very poor

Pass 6 Mar 2014 58,142 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

offside front inner arch corroded outsideprescribed area

offside/nearside inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 27 Feb 2014 58,069 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

offside front inner arch corroded outsideprescribed area

offside/nearside inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,317 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,509 miles

offside front under sill holed but just outside of area-on limits

Fail 17 Feb 2012 46,506 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

considerable handbrake travel

front brake pads worn very low and on limits

offside front under sill holed but just outside of area-on limits

Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,704 miles

corrosion generally to offside and nearside outer and under sills

nearside front tyre worn low

passenger door mirror damaged and on limits-needs attention

Fail 10 Feb 2011 40,299 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

corrosion generally to offside and nearside outer and under sills

nearside front tyre worn low

passenger door mirror damaged and on limits-needs attention

Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,402 miles

wipers poor

clutch needs attension

o/s/f innerwing corrosion on limit

o/s/r inner 1/4 panal area corroded to limit

rack damp

rear brakes slight imbalance

some parts of chassis and body well corroded

underbonnet oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2010 34,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch needs attension

o/s/f innerwing corrosion on limit

o/s/r inner 1/4 panal area corroded to limit

rack damp

rear brakes slight imbalance

some parts of chassis and body well corroded

underbonnet oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 2 Feb 2009 29,005 miles

Corrosion within 30cm of n/s/r spring mount - on limit

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

Oil leak

Rear brake application poor

Slight corrosion starting to appear on vehicle underside

Some damage to n/s/f bumper area

Wipers poor

Fail 30 Jan 2009 29,002 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion within 30cm of n/s/r spring mount - on limit

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

Oil leak

Rear brake application poor

Slight corrosion starting to appear on vehicle underside

Some damage to n/s/f bumper area

Wipers poor

Pass 2 Jan 2008 23,067 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 28 Dec 2006 18,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 28 Dec 2006 18,060 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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 VGY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White 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 AJ53 VGY, 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 VGY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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