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AY53 WLO

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,356 mi
Last recorded172,356 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WLO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 172,356 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 165,460 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 165,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 156,863 miles

Nearside Front sill back corroded & holed

nearside &offside front sills corroded & holed

Fail 28 Oct 2016 156,863 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front sill back corroded & holed

nearside &offside front sills corroded & holed

Pass 30 Oct 2015 145,785 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 136,364 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 136,342 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 126,078 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 126,078 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 112,104 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 90,824 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 72,985 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 60,620 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,296 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,036 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,435 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 WLO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 WLO, 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 WLO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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