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AX53 HVV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,367 mi
Last recorded163,367 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 163,367 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 158,181 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 153,089 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 153,037 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bad lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bad lip (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 148,309 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 142,748 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 138,225 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 133,586 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 129,402 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 119,282 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 105,010 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 105,010 miles

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 87,059 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 66,926 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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AX53 HVV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AX53 HVV, 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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What year was AX53 HVV registered?

AX53 HVV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is AX53 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 HVV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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