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AX53 JCO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

231,000 mi
Last recorded231,000 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2019 231,000 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 219,596 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 219,558 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab Holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Dropside insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 206,842 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 161,852 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f wiper blade lifted

o/s + n/s cab sections slight corrosion

oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2016 161,839 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill/step (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release under load (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner step/sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f wiper blade lifted

o/s + n/s cab sections slight corrosion

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 145,411 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 123,753 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 101,662 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

nearside cab sill corroded

offside cab sill corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 101,161 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

nearside cab sill corroded

offside cab sill corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,395 miles

coolant level low

light scoring on nearside windscreen

Fail 20 Sep 2011 49,901 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nearsde rear outter tyre side wall cut(not too cords)--nearside lower windscreen marked

Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,901 miles

nearsde rear outter tyre side wall cut(not too cords)--nearside lower windscreen marked

Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,281 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,276 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,670 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 29,968 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 JCO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 JCO, 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 JCO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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