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AD03 CHJ

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,493 mi
Last recorded142,493 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 142,493 miles

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

o/s side inner sill corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 142,493 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s side inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 135,007 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 135,007 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 120,123 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 120,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 106,991 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 106,934 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 97,697 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 97,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 90,561 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 90,561 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 83,857 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wheel bearing starting to get noisy

Pass 16 Sep 2010 83,857 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing starting to get noisy

Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,808 miles

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

engine sump porouse leaking oil (oil level on min)

knocking noise from flywheel area

rear number plate deteriating coming away from backing

Fail 8 Sep 2009 75,808 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine sump porouse leaking oil (oil level on min)

knocking noise from flywheel area

rear number plate deteriating coming away from backing

Pass 15 Aug 2008 65,536 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 55,868 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to peel

Pass 9 Aug 2006 44,887 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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AD03 CHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AD03 CHJ, 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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What year was AD03 CHJ registered?

AD03 CHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is AD03 CHJ safe to buy?

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