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AX53 EDJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,804 mi
Last recorded115,804 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EDJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 115,804 miles

Front both front door steps are corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres low

Fail 10 Mar 2015

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres low

Pass 24 Oct 2013 104,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

n/s/f anti roll bar link bent

Fail 18 Oct 2013 104,890 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

n/s/f anti roll bar link bent

Pass 28 Sep 2012 93,361 miles

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

all rear tyres near to wear bars 2mm

front brake discs in poor condition

misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2011 80,585 miles

front brake discs in very poor condition - worn and pitted on inner edges. New brake pads fitted - in my view discs likely to wear to a dangerous condition before pads wear out. Disc replacement strongly recommended

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear anti-roll bar links and d bushes slightly worn

Fail 18 Aug 2011 80,585 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake discs in very poor condition - worn and pitted on inner edges. New brake pads fitted - in my view discs likely to wear to a dangerous condition before pads wear out. Disc replacement strongly recommended

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear anti-roll bar links and d bushes slightly worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 71,517 miles

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

front discs corroded and worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Jul 2010 71,512 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

front discs worn and corroded on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,279 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 59,274 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,437 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 42,360 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 32,788 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 32,783 miles

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

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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AX53 EDJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX53 EDJ, 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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AX53 EDJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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