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AV53 OUL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2021

Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides chassi near wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body corroded f/r

vehicle presented in wet condition

Pass 23 Mar 2018 116,340 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer wing covered with heavily sealant

Nearside Rear chassis covered with heavily sealant

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch covered with heavily sealant

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body surface rust

Fail 23 Mar 2018 116,340 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer wing covered with heavily sealant

Nearside Rear chassis covered with heavily sealant

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch covered with heavily sealant

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body surface rust

Pass 22 Nov 2016 109,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near brake compensater (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion engine mount area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides near leaf spring mounts (6.1.B.2)

both sills heavily corroded but not prescribed areas

Fail 16 Nov 2016 109,267 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near brake compensater (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion engine mount area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides near leaf spring mounts (6.1.B.2)

both sills heavily corroded but not prescribed areas

Pass 16 Nov 2015 102,670 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 102,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back boxs (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 96,023 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 89,184 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear gearbox mount slightly worn / play

Fail 13 Nov 2013 89,184 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear gearbox mount slightly worn / play

Pass 13 Nov 2012 83,243 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre inner and outer slight treads wear

Fail 12 Nov 2012 83,219 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre inner and outer slight treads wear

Pass 28 Nov 2011 76,535 miles

corrosion developing under vehicle within prescribed areas

exhaust system corroded/slight damage to tail pipe

nearside front coil spring corroded

slight body damage to offside outer, lower sill

spare wheel loose but adequately supported

Fail 28 Nov 2011 76,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

corrosion developing under vehicle within prescribed areas

exhaust system corroded/slight damage to tail pipe

nearside front coil spring corroded

slight body damage to offside outer, lower sill

spare wheel loose but adequately supported

Pass 24 Nov 2010 70,467 miles

cuts in raer tyres

front discs lipped and corroded

osf cv boot weeping

Fail 1 Dec 2009 62,778 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 62,778 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 53,167 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 44,566 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,780 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 OUL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OUL, 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 OUL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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