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AV53 LDO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,293 mi
Last recorded146,293 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 LDO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 146,293 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 141,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 137,729 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

all wheel arch's showing signs of corrosion

both sides inner wheel arch's showing signs of corrosion

under body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2018 137,732 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides worn (3.5.1i)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

all wheel arch's showing signs of corrosion

both sides inner wheel arch's showing signs of corrosion

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 May 2017 132,211 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all outer wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

both front inner wheel arch's holed in splash guards

both sides rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2017 132,202 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides out riggers (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear outer wheel arch's /sill holed

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

all outer wheel arch's showing signs of corrosion

both front inner wheel arch's holed in splash gaurds

both rear inner wheel arch's/floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 May 2016 131,162 miles

Rear both rear chaissis getting rusty

Nearside Front inner wing getting rusty

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

Fail 4 May 2016 131,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear both rear chaissis getting rusty

Nearside Front inner wing getting rusty

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

Pass 1 May 2015 128,638 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both side rear chassis getting rusty

Pass 2 May 2014 124,455 miles

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

both side rear chassis members getting corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 119,121 miles

N/S/R outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 May 2013 119,121 miles

N/S/R outer sill slight corrosion

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 112,446 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 106,033 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2011 106,033 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 May 2010 101,468 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear number plate getting deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2009 95,721 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 69,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 53,996 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 49,120 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 49,120 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AV53 LDO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV53 LDO, 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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AV53 LDO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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