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AV53 VOC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

142,406 mi
Last recorded142,406 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 142,406 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 112,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front n/s and o/s chassis corroded

light corrosion front to rear underside

o/s rear and front wheel archs corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2011 112,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

front n/s and o/s chassis corroded

light corrosion front to rear underside

o/s rear and front wheel archs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2011 110,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

light corrosion on vehicle front to rear underside.

n/s and o/s front chassis corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s front inner sill corroded

rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 173,986 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 173,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

clutch worn/faulty

Pass 28 Oct 2009 157,570 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 157,560 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 140,515 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 140,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 122,315 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 122,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 102,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 VOC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VOC, 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 VOC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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