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AY53 EWJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,716 mi
Last recorded189,716 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 EWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 189,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sliding (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all steel pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower door catch faulty

Fail 2 Jan 2019 189,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sliding (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all steel pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower door catch faulty

Pass 13 Oct 2017 87,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 87,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 186,503 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 186,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

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

nsr tyre perished

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 184,608 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 184,601 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 184,601 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 184,528 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 183,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 182,170 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 182,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 9 Mar 2009 181,409 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AY53 EWJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY53 EWJ, 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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AY53 EWJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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