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AY53 WNL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,379 mi
Last recorded145,379 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2019 145,379 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front to rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill - step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis - inside arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting upper arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corner structure - outerigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - near leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front to rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis - inside arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting upper arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corner structure - outerigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - near leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired inner sill - step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 140,598 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

slight surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2016 137,211 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 137,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL/ JACKING POINT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 133,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm sidewall worn (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 133,229 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm sidewall worn (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 128,017 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 128,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 121,279 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 121,279 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 113,915 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 107,483 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 101,990 miles

both front wiper blades beggining to split

Pass 21 Nov 2009 94,169 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 87,622 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 22 Nov 2007 80,282 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 68,887 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 WNL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WNL, 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 WNL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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