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AY53 WJA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,763 mi
Last recorded171,763 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 171,763 miles

Area around rear spring rear mounts corrosion close to fail

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres close to limit of wear

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 158,499 miles

Both nearside & offside rear chassis rails corrosion by rear spring hangers close to fail

Underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2018 158,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both nearside & offside rear chassis rails corrosion by rear spring hangers close to fail

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2017 149,497 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 149,495 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge deformed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 138,500 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 138,493 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 122,930 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 122,048 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 122,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 120,467 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 119,592 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)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2011 114,120 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 114,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 97,991 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 83,939 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 72,264 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2007 55,559 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,349 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 WJA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WJA, 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 WJA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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