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AY53 WUT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,121 mi
Last recorded232,121 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WUT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 232,121 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 214,279 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 201,439 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 201,438 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 186,053 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 186,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 170,778 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 170,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 157,760 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 142,829 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 142,829 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 130,316 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 121,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 121,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 93,342 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 70,369 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 70,369 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 54,453 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 WUT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 WUT, 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 WUT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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