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AY53 WPJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,606 mi
Last recorded146,606 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 146,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heavy corrosion to nearside front inner sill

heavy corrosion to offside front inner sill

heavy corrosion to rear chassis rails

nearside rear outer sill heavily corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 145,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

Offside Front Outer sill corroding

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear bump stops missing

Rear shocks weak

Pass 11 Mar 2017 140,931 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rust/repairs throughout underbody

Fail 11 Mar 2017 140,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rust/repairs throughout underbody

Pass 7 Mar 2016 136,137 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper blades starting to split

Fail 7 Mar 2016 136,137 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper blades starting to split

Pass 13 Mar 2015 131,283 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 131,283 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 126,165 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 126,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 116,361 miles

chip in os of windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2011 99,408 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Sep 2010 88,528 miles

front discs lipped badly pads getting low

Pass 9 Jun 2009 75,971 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,302 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 63,302 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 54,697 miles

Excessive play/knocking from steering rack

Front brake discs corroded and ridged,pads getting low

Fail 30 Apr 2007 54,697 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake discs quite corroded and pads getting low

Excessive play/knocking from steering rack

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 WPJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WPJ, 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 WPJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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