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AV53 WLJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

221,482 mi
Last recorded221,482 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 221,482 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 218,305 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 218,305 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 214,821 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 214,821 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 210,774 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 205,147 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 201,542 miles

front to rear brake pipes

nsf wishbone bush

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2020 201,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lip of body to wheel arch tub (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lip of body to wheel arch tub (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s outer arch corroding

o/s outer arch corroding

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2019 194,850 miles

nsf fog light

osf wheel bearing

Fail 7 Feb 2019 194,838 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nsf fog light

osf wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2018 186,219 miles

nsf fog light

osf wheel bearing

rear brake effort weak poss wheel cylinders

slight earth fault

Pass 9 Feb 2017 177,733 miles

osr tyre

rear chassis rails corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2016 168,269 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 168,267 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 150,714 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 150,511 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 136,701 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 124,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 112,821 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 101,119 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 88,039 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 72,339 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 51,535 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,841 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 WLJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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