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AK53 AYX

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,056 mi
Last recorded199,056 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AYX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 199,056 miles

both rear bump stops poor condition

damage to offside front tyre (outer tread)

nearside front (lower) power steering pipe corroded

nearside front tyre on limit (outer tread worn).

nearside rear shock absorber damp

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

power steering hose (from reservoir) damp

slight interaction to rear lights

Fail 24 Feb 2016 199,056 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear bump stops poor condition

damage to offside front tyre (outer tread)

nearside front (lower) power steering pipe corroded

nearside front tyre on limit (outer tread worn).

nearside rear shock absorber damp

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

power steering hose (from reservoir) damp

slight interaction to rear lights

Pass 24 Feb 2015 196,206 miles

all brake pipes corroding

centre silencer corroded

crack in windscreen

handbrake high

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2015 196,206 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes corroding

centre silencer corroded

crack in windscreen

handbrake high

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2014 190,035 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 173,819 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 173,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 May 2011 156,392 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs worn

Pass 12 May 2010 140,030 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 13 May 2009 113,308 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 12 May 2009 113,308 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 3 Oct 2007 80,866 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight coolant leak.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 80,866 miles

slight coolant leak.

Pass 4 Nov 2006 55,892 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 55,892 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (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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AK53 AYX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK53 AYX, 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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AK53 AYX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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