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AV53 OXB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,773 mi
Last recorded138,773 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OXB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 138,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 138,758 miles

Central Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis n/s (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured inner wing [abs valve mounting] (3.1.9)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step / inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s reading low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 130,955 miles

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 22 Feb 2017 130,897 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 26 Feb 2016 123,030 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 11 Mar 2015 116,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 110,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

the exhaust is starting to corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 103,483 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,263 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 90,297 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 90,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 82,742 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,168 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 67,906 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 61,128 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 OXB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OXB, 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 OXB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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