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AV53 OUD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

138,287 mi
Last recorded138,287 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 138,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel arches and cab steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to fuel tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tipper ram leaking

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All cross members, some holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 138,150 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel arches and cab steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to fuel tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tipper ram leaking

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All cross members, some holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 127,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front of vehicle to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both cab steps and inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tipper ram leaking

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in places plus front and rear cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 126,836 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both fuel tanks straps corroded and rear strap cracked

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front of vehicle to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both cab steps and inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tipper ram leaking

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in places plus front and rear cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 116,125 miles

Both front inner arches corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis next to fuel tank nearside corroded

Cross members under cab corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Cab step corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 115,974 miles

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

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

Both front inner arches corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis next to fuel tank nearside corroded

Cross members under cab corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, offside very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Cab step corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear load valve both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of cab cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of vehicle cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 103,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear load valve both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outline marker lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of cab cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of vehicle cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 95,028 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear parallel brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front outer (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' greater than 10 but not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' greater than 40 but not in view of driver (8.3.1d)

rear middle cross brace corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 15 Sep 2017 94,573 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear parallel brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front outer (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' greater than 10mm but not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' greater than 40mm but not in drivers view (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 94,569 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and step (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear parallel brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front outer (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' greater than 10mm but not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' greater than 40mm but not in drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,100 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 75,420 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 75,418 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 66,474 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside inner sills and steps corroded not prescribed areas

Fail 26 Aug 2014 66,474 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside inner sills and steps corroded not prescribed areas

Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,194 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 30 Aug 2013 55,192 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 31 Aug 2012 43,557 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 43,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 32,587 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSR lower cab corroded

OSF upper marker light not working

OSF wiper blade worn

OSR tyre cracking

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Tax out of date

Wiring OSR of cab to tipper pump rubbing on chassis, tipper pump & ram leak oil

Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,587 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSR lower cab corroded

OSF upper marker light not working

OSF wiper blade worn

OSR tyre cracking

Oil leak

Tax out of date

Wiring OSR of cab to tipper pump rubbing on chassis, tipper pump & ram leak oil

Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,293 miles

both front brake discs becoming corroded o/s rear axle steel brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,040 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f door mirrow cracked

Fail 13 Nov 2008 21,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f door mirrow cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2007 17,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 13,340 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 13,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OUD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OUD, 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 OUD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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