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AK53 EYG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,241 mi
Last recorded201,241 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 201,241 miles

Assorted corrosion to sills and underbody

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Damage to O/S

Fail 11 Mar 2014 201,232 miles

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

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

Assorted corrosion to sills and underbody

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Damage to O/S

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 188,380 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 177,055 miles

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s body damaged

o/s outter sill slightly corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2011 177,047 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s body damaged

o/s outter sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 164,805 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 164,803 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 139,180 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 139,176 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 114,531 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2008 114,531 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2007 92,395 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 92,395 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 66,010 miles

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 EYG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EYG, 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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What year was AK53 EYG registered?

AK53 EYG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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