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AV53 WKE

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

202,557 mi
Last recorded202,557 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2021 202,557 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 192,921 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 181,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 171,557 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 158,961 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear bump stop missing

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2016 144,060 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts, both front to rears and both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Dec 2016 144,060 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts, both front to rears and both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 128,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

both front to rear and both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

oil leak - crankshaft rear main oil seal

Pass 29 Dec 2014 114,113 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Dec 2014 114,113 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2013 101,370 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 101,370 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2012 91,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

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

both rear bump stop deteriorated

front fog light damaged

near side front wheel bearing slightly rugh

Pass 22 Dec 2012 91,416 miles

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

both rear bump stop deteriorated

front fog light damaged

near side front wheel bearing slightly rugh

Pass 23 Dec 2011 70,612 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 70,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs heaverly corroded and pitted

Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,570 miles

bothside front inner discs wearing thin.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,226 miles

both side rear brake ; are very noisy on application.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,954 miles

Nearside front fog lamp not working.

Offside rear tyre has lower index rating than others (strength / weight carrying ability)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 44,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front fog lamp not working.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre has lower index rating than others (strength / weight carrying ability)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 34,583 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 24,935 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 WKE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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