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AD53 PBF

2003 Ford Transit

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

256,363 mi
Last recorded256,363 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 PBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 256,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on both sills but not within pescribed area

damp near power steering pump

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 256,363 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on both sills but not within pescribed area

damp near power steering pump

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

unable to fully inspect offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Nov 2011 247,486 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 247,024 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 235,218 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 18 May 2011 234,872 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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AD53 PBF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AD53 PBF, 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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AD53 PBF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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