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AV53 OTN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,167 mi
Last recorded90,167 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 90,167 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

rear tyres perished

underside surface corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,576 miles

lots of welding around rear spring mounts

underside surface corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2020 89,492 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 89,129 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underside surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2018 87,197 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2018 87,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 86,299 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 86,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger and o/s/r outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 846,570 miles

Nearside sill weak and corrided

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

brake anti slip worn

Fail 16 Sep 2015 846,570 miles

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

Nearside sill weak and corrided

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

brake anti slip worn

Pass 18 Sep 2014 83,819 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 83,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 81,862 miles

underside surface corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2012 79,432 miles

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

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

brake anti slip worn

front discs rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2012 79,432 miles

brake anti slip worn

front discs rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,089 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,930 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 59,930 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 43,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,760 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 OTN 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 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OTN, 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 OTN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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