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AX53 LHY

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,790 mi
Last recorded164,790 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 LHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 164,790 miles

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

Rear both sides chassis starting to corode heavily

Fail 28 Dec 2016 164,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear both sides chassis starting to corode heavily

Pass 23 Dec 2015 153,215 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 153,215 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 142,231 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 133,317 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 122,115 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 110,893 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 98,349 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 98,349 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 85,664 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 73,747 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 70,260 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 53,026 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 LHY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LHY, 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 LHY registered?

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

Is AX53 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 LHY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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