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AX53 HVY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,020 mi
Last recorded87,020 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 87,020 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened to wheel cable corroded (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Outer scill holed at rear close to wheel arch [non prescribed area]

Offside no plate lamp slightly dim

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on min mark (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides badly cracked (4.1.D.1e)

drivers step corroded and holed inner and outer sides [non prescribed areas]

main chassis at middle of vehicle both sides holed slightly [non prescribed area]

Fail 10 Jan 2017 87,014 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember at cable split point holed (3.1.9)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember at both sides holed (6.6.6)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened to wheel cable corroded (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Outer scill holed at rear close to wheel arch [non prescribed area]

Offside no plate lamp slightly dim

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on min mark (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides badly cracked (4.1.D.1e)

drivers step corroded and holed inner and outer sides [non prescribed areas]

main chassis at middle of vehicle both sides holed slightly [non prescribed area]

Pass 13 Jan 2016 84,622 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake pipes greased

front discs worn and corroded

slight oil leaks about engine and gearbox

viscos fan seperated

Fail 6 Jan 2016 84,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake pipes greased

front discs worn and corroded

side door doesn't open

slight oil leaks about engine and gearbox

viscos fan seperated

Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,626 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 82,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 79,180 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 79,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 76,598 miles

knock from steering rack

play at viscus fan hub

side door not sitting correct

Fail 23 Nov 2012 76,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

knock from steering rack

play at viscus fan hub

side door not sitting correct

Pass 23 Nov 2011 73,121 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

sliding door striker loose

slight oil leak about rear of gearbox

viscus fan hub worn

Fail 22 Nov 2011 73,121 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

sliding door striker loose

slight oil leak about rear of gearbox

viscus fan hub worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,509 miles

brake pipes greased

front discs surface pitted

outer skin of exhaust corroded and seperating

sliding door outer handle inop

viscus fan hub loose

Fail 25 Nov 2009 65,318 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

both rear tyre walls splitting

nearside wishbone bush eye distorted

Pass 25 Nov 2009 65,318 miles

both rear tyre walls splitting

nearside wishbone bush eye distorted

Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 108,569 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 53,480 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 HVY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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