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AX53 HWA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,627 mi
Last recorded110,627 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2025 110,627 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Box Corroded.

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side Mirror Cover Missing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Underseal Slightly Corroded.

Nearside Rear Light Cracked.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Underseal Slightly Corroded.

Offside Front Wheel Arch Corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2023 110,039 miles

Exhaust Box Corroded.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windcsreen Has Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Underseal Slighty Corroded.

Offside Front Side Mirror Missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Underseal Slighty Corroded.

Offside Front Wheel Arch Corroded.

Fail 6 Sep 2023 110,039 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel Arch Corroded.

Exhaust Box Corroded.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windcsreen Has Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Underseal Slighty Corroded.

Offside Front Side Mirror Missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Underseal Slighty Corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 109,710 miles

Exhaust Box Corroded.

Nearside Front Side Mirror Cover Missing.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Underseal Slighly Corroded.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Underseal Slighly Corroded.

Fail 24 Aug 2022 109,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked With Yellow Chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked With Yellow Chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting its withing 30cm of rear leaf spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust Box Corroded.

Nearside Front Side Mirror Cover Missing.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Underseal Slighly Corroded.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Underseal Slighly Corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2021 109,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Rack Play

Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded

Rear Brake Pipe Corroded Slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2021 109,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked Yellow Chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Door Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked Yellow Chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Rack Play

Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded

Rear Brake Pipe Corroded Slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2020 107,107 miles

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

Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 102,981 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 98,492 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 18 May 2017 94,165 miles

Rear Rear axle metal brake pipes light corrosion

Rear Rear chassis closing panel by leaf springs corroded

Fail 13 May 2017 94,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear axle metal brake pipes light corrosion

Rear Rear chassis closing panel by leaf springs corroded

Pass 7 May 2016 90,371 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 90,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 86,438 miles

Condensation in offside front Head light

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 86,438 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Condensation in offside front Head light

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 83,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 83,866 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,097 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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 75,996 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 70,464 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 70,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 64,356 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 59,065 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 51,354 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,695 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 HWA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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