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AY53 WHH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

259,784 mi
Last recorded259,784 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WHH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 259,784 miles

rear shock slightly wet

Fail 16 Aug 2019 259,784 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear shock slightly wet

Pass 10 Aug 2018 257,223 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 257,223 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 9 Aug 2017

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 251,750 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

NEAR SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT AREA CORROD

SURFACE RUST

Pass 26 Nov 2014 250,250 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 250,246 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Outer Rear Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 246,684 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 246,678 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 242,218 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 241,877 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 237,049 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 211,751 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 165,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 165,050 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 136,892 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 136,877 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2007 117,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 117,471 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 90,825 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 62,266 miles

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

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 WHH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AY53 WHH, 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 WHH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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