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AY53 WHU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,607 mi
Last recorded123,607 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 123,607 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 123,607 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 113,678 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front inner sill corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 3 Mar 2017 113,678 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

nearside front inner sill corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 8 Mar 2016 103,620 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre on legal limit

offside step corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 7 Mar 2016 103,608 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre on legal limit

offside step corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 13 Mar 2015 88,949 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 72,737 miles

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

n/s handbrake cable damaged where wheel has rubbed outer casing

Fail 5 Mar 2014 72,737 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s handbrake cable damaged where wheel has rubbed outer casing

Pass 22 May 2013 64,664 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 5 Dec 2012 64,165 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,248 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,740 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,834 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,465 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 17,099 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,339 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 WHU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WHU, 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 WHU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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