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AV53 WLP

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,152 mi
Last recorded152,152 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 WLP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 152,152 miles

Both sills corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 144,026 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 137,132 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 125,305 miles

Nearside sidelight dim

Offside rear wheel and tyre slightly out of shape

Slight corrosion on both sills, back panel and inner wheel arches

Pass 24 Nov 2011 107,363 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 107,363 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

osf tyre nail in tread

side loading door outer handle broken

Pass 26 Nov 2010 91,151 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 91,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 73,719 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 73,639 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

excessive play h/brake still has reserve travel

n/s mirror cracked

spare wheel missing safety cable insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2008 63,358 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

slight crack o/s/r lamp

Fail 12 Nov 2008 63,358 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

slight crack o/s/r lamp

Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,347 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 43,620 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 43,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WLP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WLP, 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 WLP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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