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AX53 HXO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,383 mi
Last recorded159,383 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HXO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 159,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 145,234 miles

tyres getting low in tread ;brake pipes slightly corroding ;discs corroding exhaust corroding ;slight play in o/s steering

Fail 25 Oct 2010 145,234 miles

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

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

tyres getting low in tread ;brake pipes slightly corroding ;discs corroding exhaust corroding ;slight play in o/s steering

Pass 8 Dec 2009 140,058 miles

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

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

both no plate becoming discoloured

Pass 9 Dec 2008 131,293 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2007 112,704 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 93,686 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 93,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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 HXO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXO, 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 HXO registered?

AX53 HXO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is AX53 HXO safe to buy?

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