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AY53 WKL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,699 mi
Last recorded148,699 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 148,699 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 148,699 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer & inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 140,538 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 132,404 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 123,897 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 123,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 114,980 miles

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

o/s number plate light slight dim

tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2011 102,749 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 102,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 84,892 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,098 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 59,079 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

O/S/FRONT TYRE HAS CUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 59,079 miles

O/S/FRONT TYRE HAS CUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS

Pass 10 Sep 2007 58,177 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight rumble

Fail 10 Sep 2007 58,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight rumble

Pass 25 Aug 2006 46,066 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 WKL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WKL, 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 WKL registered?

AY53 WKL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is AY53 WKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 WKL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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