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AY53 WME

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

148,142 mi
Last recorded148,142 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2016 148,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle Box (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2016 148,098 miles

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

Nearside Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS LEG (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER & OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS LEG (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

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

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

Offside Rear BUMP STOP DETERIORATED

Fail 28 Jan 2016 147,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 138,807 miles

rear bump stops insecure.Front brakes getting low.Rear tyres worn on edges.O/s @ n/s sills weak with corrosion.N/s rear chassis weak(outer skin corroded)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 138,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear bump stops insecure.Front brakes getting low.Rear tyres worn on edges.O/s @ n/s sills weak with corrosion.N/s rear chassis weak(outer skin corroded)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 130,505 miles

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

o/s and n/s outer sills weak n/s/r chassis rail weak with corrosion on inside

Fail 24 Feb 2014 130,505 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s outer sills weak n/s/r chassis rail weak with corrosion on inside

Pass 13 Feb 2013 122,084 miles

n/s/f inner and outer sills corroded rear chassis members weak with corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2012 114,062 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 114,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 114,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal antislip worn

inner and outer sills corroded

registration plates discoloured

Pass 28 Feb 2011 108,254 miles

front no plate poor

metal brake pipes corroded across rear axle

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

outter sills corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2011 108,254 miles

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

front no plate poor

metal brake pipes corroded across rear axle

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

outter sills corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 100,947 miles

brake pedal anti-slip worn on edge

brake pipes to rear brakes and front flexible hoses corroded

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

sills corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 93,110 miles

front no plate poor

small chip in screen

Pass 26 Feb 2008 83,400 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 83,400 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 72,580 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 72,580 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in b zone of screen

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 WME 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 47.4%.

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 WME, 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 WME is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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