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AV53 WLC

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,022 mi
Last recorded141,022 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 141,022 miles

both front coil springs top coils very rusty.

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split/de-bond.

centre exhaust outer layer rusty.

hole in n/s sill at front (by mud flap) not within 30cm of a load bearing point.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

various stone chips in front screen.

Fail 5 Nov 2018 141,013 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

various stone chips in front screen.

both front coil springs top coils very rusty.

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split/de-bond.

centre exhaust outer layer rusty.

hole in n/s sill at front (by mud flap) not within 30cm of a load bearing point.

o/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm age cracked/perished.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 123,656 miles

both front coil springs top coils signs of rust/corrosion.

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

both n/s and o/s outer sills signs of rust/corrosion.

hole in n/s sill at front (by mud flap) not within 30cm of a load bearing point.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 122,779 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

hole in n/s/f sill not within 30cm of a load bearing point.

n/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 105,541 miles

Central Exhaust box poor condition

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 104,772 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished. (4.1.D.1e)

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

exhaust system rusty.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 86,721 miles

various brake pipes showing signs of rust.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 86,717 miles

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

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

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

various brake pipes showing signs of rust.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,057 miles

rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Nov 2013 62,161 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 10 Nov 2012 57,952 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 57,949 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,457 miles

slight bind on n/s/r brake.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 51,883 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 51,883 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 42,020 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 34,784 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,580 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 24,192 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 WLC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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