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AV53 VOK

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,844 mi
Last recorded168,844 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VOK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 168,844 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 168,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 152,664 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 152,270 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack end

Pass 4 Jul 2016 148,306 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Chassis starting to corrode

Exhaust in poor condition

Inner/outer sills starting to corrode

Play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jul 2016 148,306 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Chassis starting to corrode

Exhaust in poor condition

Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside (1.7.5a)

Inner/outer sills starting to corrode

Play in steering rack

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 140,824 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chassis starting to corrode

cuts in rear tyres

front brake pads getting low

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2015 140,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chassis starting to corrode

cuts in rear tyres

front brake pads getting low

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2014 128,958 miles

Damage in swept area greater than 40mm but does not materially affect the drivers view.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 128,958 miles

Damage in swept area greater than 40mm but does not materially affect the drivers view.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 126,194 miles

N/S centre sill at rear has slight corrosion but not holed.

NSR bump stop slightly insecure.

NSR tyre has several small cuts.

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated.

Fail 5 Dec 2012 126,194 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/S centre sill at rear has slight corrosion but not holed.

NSR bump stop slightly insecure.

NSR tyre has several small cuts.

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 121,603 miles

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

n/s wing mirror cover missing/damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2011 121,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s wing mirror cover missing/damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2010 109,960 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 99,090 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 91,327 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 91,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 83,785 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 70,752 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 70,751 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 VOK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VOK, 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 VOK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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