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AK53 DNF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

217,329 mi
Last recorded217,329 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 DNF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 217,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 215,525 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 206,426 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body sealed

Fail 21 Jul 2023 206,330 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 198,040 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear infront of axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 189,177 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 184,051 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front innerwings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 179,102 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings starting to suffer from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear outer tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 175,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2017 175,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box rubber mounts torn (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 170,613 miles

slight oil around engine

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 15 Sep 2015 164,386 miles

surface rust on all brake pipes

Pass 18 Sep 2014 158,905 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 151,559 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 151,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake pads getting down

Pass 19 Sep 2012 144,634 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 13,214 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 128,103 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 111,742 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 94,832 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 77,139 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2007 77,139 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2006 59,886 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 59,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 59,820 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 DNF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AK53 DNF, 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 DNF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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