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AY53 NTE

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,542 mi
Last recorded168,542 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NTE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 168,542 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 159,052 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder zone B ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 158,990 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 157,653 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 77,648 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 70,383 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 70,383 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 64,193 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,679 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 51,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,623 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,609 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Oil leak refers to slight leak rear crank oil seal.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,190 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,873 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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AY53 NTE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NTE, 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 AY53 NTE registered?

AY53 NTE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AY53 NTE safe to buy?

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