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Vehicle heavily corroded covered in underseal
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Nearside and offside lead springs corroded
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Underbody corrosion to all suspension components and prescribed areas
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Nearside and offside lead springs corroded
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Underbody corrosion to all suspension components and prescribed areas
Vehicle heavily corroded covered in underseal
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corroded underneath
sills heavily undersealed
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
gennral corrosion through out chassie
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak /front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached middle box corroded and coming apart (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
gennral corrosion through out chassie
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear sill corroded
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
General underbody corrosion welded in various places and heavily undersealed
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Spare tyre defective ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road screen cracked nearside (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded generally all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner /outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner /outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis (behind wheel) (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded generally all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded generally all (3.6.B.2c)
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)
corrosion chassis legs at rear
shows general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
showing general signs of underside corrosion
slight play in steering rack inner joints
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
showing general signs of underside corrosion
slight play in steering rack inner joints
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside inner sill (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under engine bay (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wipers smearing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wipers smearing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Corrosion to both rear spring hangers.
Side loading door does not open due to dog cages fitted.
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
All others tyres low
Corrosion to both rear spring hangers.
Side loading door does not open due to dog cages fitted.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
The front brake disc are worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
The front brake disc are worn
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
b p rubber split
nsf mirror cracked
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
b p rubber split
nsf mirror cracked
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
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AX53 HXY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
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 HXY, 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 HXY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2003.
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