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AD53 PHV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,760 mi
Last recorded102,760 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 PHV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 102,760 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches showing some surface corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on inner and outer sills

Fail 11 Mar 2024 102,760 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches showing some surface corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on inner and outer sills

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 96,081 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear inner arches corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 90,370 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 90,370 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 81,770 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 81,768 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (ALL THE WAY FRONT TO BACK) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 68,962 miles

n/s outer sil corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2016 68,959 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting plate for flexi hoses (3.6.C.3)

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

n/s outer sil corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2015 63,818 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,818 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 57,755 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 57,749 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,362 miles

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

exhaust deteriating

Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,712 miles

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

both front brake discs corroding on inside of disc

Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,235 miles

front brake discs are worn on inner face

Pass 7 Jan 2010 30,991 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 30,455 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/side rear tyre worn slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,280 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,070 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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AD53 PHV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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