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AX53 JBO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,529 mi
Last recorded129,529 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 JBO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 129,529 miles

Front Wheel arches Corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 127,428 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH AREA BOTH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 123,301 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 122,717 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 122,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 121,931 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring hanger area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 121,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chass/rail area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock / spring mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring / shock mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 117,988 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion offside front chassis

Pass 19 Jan 2017 113,245 miles

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion offside front chassis

Fail 19 Jan 2017 113,245 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion offside front chassis

Pass 25 Jan 2016 109,201 miles

corrosion nearside door sill

oil leak

surface corrosion nearside and offside chassis

Fail 18 Jan 2016 109,198 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

corrosion nearside door sill

oil leak

surface corrosion nearside and offside chassis

Pass 19 Dec 2014 104,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion to nearside outer sill

nearside door mirror cover missing

Pass 19 Dec 2013 93,268 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 93,268 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 81,528 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,525 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,510 miles

brake pedal rubber split on edge.

n/s rear tyre slightly deteriorated.

n/s wing mirror and interior mirror glass cracked.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 58,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber split on edge.

n/s rear tyre slightly deteriorated.

n/s wing mirror and interior mirror glass cracked.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,369 miles

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

brake pedal rubber starting to show metal.

n/s rear light cluster broken.

n/s rear side light cover broken.

n/s wing mirror cover missing.

play in steering rack.

Fail 20 Jan 2010 50,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

brake pedal rubber starting to show metal.

n/s rear light cluster broken.

n/s rear side light cover broken.

n/s wing mirror cover missing.

play in steering rack.

Fail 6 Jan 2009 42,007 miles

nearside rear lamp cracked

Oil leak

both rear and nearside front tyres cracking

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

both rear and nearside front tyres cracking

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,308 miles

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

o/s/r upper side lamp incomplete

Pass 14 Nov 2006 25,617 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 JBO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JBO, 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 JBO registered?

AX53 JBO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is AX53 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 JBO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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