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AV53 VPK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,436 mi
Last recorded191,436 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2017 191,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 189,980 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 187,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 180,950 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 169,027 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 169,027 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Middle exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 153,688 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 139,326 miles

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

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 5 Jan 2010 124,913 miles

n/s/f brake disc slightly warped

o/s/f anti roll bar link slightly damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2010 124,911 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly warped

n/s/r handbrake efficiency lower than normal

o/s/f anti roll bar link slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2009 111,645 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 99,046 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

possible slight roughtness of both wheel bearing

Pass 3 Nov 2007 96,077 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 76,816 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 72,931 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 72,931 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 VPK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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