MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
all brake pipes corroding
centre silencer corroded
crack in windscreen
handbrake high
nail in n/s rear tyre
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
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
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
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
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.
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.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight coolant leak.
slight coolant leak.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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