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AK53 KME

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,214 mi
Last recorded88,214 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KME
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2019 88,214 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All four wheel arches corroded

Both outer sills corroded

N/S and O/S/F bumper loose

N/S/R tail light lens damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 87,332 miles

Offside Front Wing slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Body slight corroded.

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,033 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chass/rail area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chass/rail area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chass/rail area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chass/rail area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring hanger area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,569 miles

Both rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 70,569 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner wheel arch/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Both rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 66,241 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,445 miles

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

surface corrosion nearside and offside chassis

surface corrosion nearside and offside sills

Fail 1 Oct 2013 61,445 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

surface corrosion nearside and offside chassis

surface corrosion nearside and offside sills

Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,780 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 56,777 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,935 miles

surface corrosion nearside chassis and sill

surface corrosion offside chassis and sill

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,167 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,784 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 30,837 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,883 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 KME is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KME, 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 KME is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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