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AD52 AEV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,005 mi
Last recorded147,005 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 AEV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2017 147,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch in two places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general signs of under body corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2016 144,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 138,074 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2014 126,641 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 126,530 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 111,527 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 91,450 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 91,440 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

bonnet hinges are siezing up.

Pass 28 Aug 2010 80,179 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 68,448 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 52,440 miles

corrosion on chassis rails

n/s/r tyre wall

o/s/f brake disc

o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 16 May 2007 37,937 miles

chips and crack in windscreen BORDERLINE.

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,472 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 20,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AD52 AEV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AD52 AEV, 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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AD52 AEV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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