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AJ53 VHY

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,806 mi
Last recorded164,806 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 164,806 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 164,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 157,933 miles

brake pipes corroded

inner and outer sills corroded holed

Fail 21 Dec 2015 157,933 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

front tyres low tread

inner and outer sills corroded holed

Pass 18 Nov 2015

brake pipes corroded

chassis and sills corroded

front tyres worn on the edge

rear sills holed

Fail 17 Nov 2015

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

chassis and sills corroded

front tyres worn on the edge

rear sills holed

Pass 12 Nov 2014 145,640 miles

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2014 145,636 miles

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

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

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

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

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 134,275 miles

slight noise wheel bearing

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

brake pipes corroded

front n/s and rear o/s tyre side walls perished

play in the front n/s top mount

sills and chassis corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2013 134,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

front n/s and rear o/s tyre side walls perished

play in the front n/s top mount

sills and chassis corroded

slight noise wheel bearing

Pass 28 Dec 2012 123,228 miles

Corrosion to the inner and outer sills

Damage to the front offside fog light unit

Engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 107,949 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 91,747 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 74,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 59,988 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,627 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 49,627 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 36,873 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 36,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VHY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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