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AX53 LHZ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,397 mi
Last recorded153,397 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 153,397 miles

Offside Front wing mirror cracked

Offside seal starting to corrode has had repair

rear spring hangers corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 145,695 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 145,683 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 132,983 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 132,983 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 117,824 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 117,824 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 105,143 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 92,475 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,812 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 67,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 53,178 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 45,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 45,785 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,872 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 LHZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX53 LHZ registered?

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

Is AX53 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 LHZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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