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AV53 LEJ

2003 Ford Transit

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,325 mi
Last recorded112,325 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 LEJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 112,325 miles

Both rear inner wings corroded

Engine drive belt worn

N/s/f innersill/ lower doorstep corroded

N/s/r chassis corroded

O/s steering rack tie rod arm slight play not excessive

O/s/f innerwing corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 112,323 miles

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

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

Both rear inner wings corroded

Engine drive belt worn

N/s/f innersill/ lower doorstep corroded

N/s/r chassis corroded

O/s steering rack tie rod arm slight play not excessive

O/s/f innerwing corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 106,910 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 106,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 101,720 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,451 miles

nearside rear outer sill holed

offside front play in rack tie arm

Fail 24 Sep 2014 96,451 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer sill holed

offside front play in rack tie arm

Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,895 miles

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

slight play in offside tie rod

Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,695 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 80,417 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

offside front slight play in wheel

Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,417 miles

offside front slight play in wheel

Pass 21 Sep 2010 75,017 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 70,418 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,604 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 48,327 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,596 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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AV53 LEJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 LEJ registered?

AV53 LEJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is AV53 LEJ safe to buy?

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