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AV53 OTR

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,082 mi
Last recorded128,082 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OTR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 128,082 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 125,192 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 125,192 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 124,011 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 124,011 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 123,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near sise off side rear shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front pads getting low

lower door steps corroded

rear handbrake performance at 16% adjustment or repair required

Pass 26 Nov 2019 122,721 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 122,272 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 121,387 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 119,191 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 116,611 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion on sills and rear arches

Fail 25 Nov 2015 116,611 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion on sills and rear arches

Pass 21 Nov 2014 107,535 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 107,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 99,610 miles

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 14 Nov 2012 92,176 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 92,176 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 84,920 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 75,685 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,645 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 59,843 miles

N/S/F tyre nick on outer sidewall

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 53,953 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 42,429 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 OTR is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OTR, 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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What year was AV53 OTR registered?

AV53 OTR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is AV53 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 OTR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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