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AX53 LHW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,117 mi
Last recorded116,117 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 116,117 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 103,674 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Jun 2022 103,169 miles

both front wheel arches corroding

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2021 102,214 miles

Nearside Front note inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 102,214 miles

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front note inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 101,773 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced note general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 101,773 miles

Nearside Front Entrance/exit door defective in operation note door not accessible from outside and inside (9.1.1 (a))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced note general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 100,245 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 100,174 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch and chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 98,139 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Both tyres perished

Fail 19 Jun 2018 98,064 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General underbody corrosion

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Both tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2017 96,371 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 96,318 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,216 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 94,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 91,505 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 91,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,882 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,012 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 86,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 82,882 miles

NS AND OS INNER SILLS CORRODING.

NS AND OS OUTER SILLS CORRODING.

OS INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

Pass 24 May 2007 51,773 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 34,192 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 LHW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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