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AV53 ORZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,185 mi
Last recorded101,185 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2024 101,185 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis slightly corroded behind road wheel

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

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

drivers door step corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 87,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 87,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring fixing excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

brake pipe to offside front hose slight corrosion

dampness around engine

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside outer sill in poor condition

water in nearside headlight pattern ok at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2021 85,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 77,211 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 77,207 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

tyre size 195/70/15c budget

Pass 15 Dec 2017 72,165 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR CRACKED

n/s/ outer sill has corrosion not effecting load area

Fail 12 Dec 2017 72,164 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded UNABLE TO OPEN SIDE LOADING DOOR TO FULLY INSPECT OUTER SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MAY BE FROZEN (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE MIRROR CRACKED

Pass 13 Dec 2016 71,710 miles

corrosion starting n/s/f inner arch

n/s and o/s front outer sills corroded just out of prescribed area

n/s mirror lense cracked

o/s/f tyre low

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

slight play n/s of steering rack

wipers starting to split

Fail 9 Dec 2016 71,696 miles

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

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

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

corrosion starting n/s/f inner arch

n/s and o/s front outer sills corroded just out of prescribed area

n/s mirror lense cracked

o/s/f tyre low

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

slight play n/s of steering rack

wipers starting to split

Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,717 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 69,536 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,035 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,884 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 67,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 66,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 64,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 63,223 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 61,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 61,762 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 60,122 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 55,931 miles

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

oil leak from sump area

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 ORZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV53 ORZ, 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 ORZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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