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AK53 FTZ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,858 mi
Last recorded43,858 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 43,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jan 2026 43,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jan 2025 41,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 41,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 38,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper part of inner arch marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear bump stop marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper part of inner arch marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear bump stop marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 38,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded within 30cm of subframe mounting point marked yellow within wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rigger marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper part of inner arch corroded within 30cm of suspension but not weak marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear bump stops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper part of inner arch corroded within 30cm of suspension but not weak marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear bump stops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 35,782 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 35,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster only adjust o/s headlamp. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer outer sill

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 33,072 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear ford badge shows a blue light to rear of vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2021 33,072 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear ford badge shows a blue light to rear of vehicle

Fail 30 Nov 2021 33,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to no beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front ford badge shows a blue light at front of vehicle

front headlamp adjusters need attention

rear ford badge shows a blue light at rear of vehicle

Pass 31 Dec 2020 30,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 30,817 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 20,677 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front And Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 13,400 miles

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

Offside Rear inner corner repaired and covered in under seal

both front inner wings repaired and covered in under seal

Fail 20 Sep 2018 13,376 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2015 10,649 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush bonding slightly deteriorated

Slight corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f inner arches

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2014 7,763 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 6,544 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 3,499 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,248 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,300 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,774 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,350 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,906 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 13,132 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 FTZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FTZ, 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 FTZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AK53 FTZ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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