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AE53 MRS

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,027 mi
Last recorded158,027 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 MRS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2023 158,027 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 157,700 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 157,697 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 157,690 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 157,650 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 157,610 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 157,535 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 157,526 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 156,857 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 156,335 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front under wings slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 156,265 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

o/s / n/s front inner arches corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 152,872 miles

FRONT BUMPER BAR CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM PRESCRIBED AREA.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 147,539 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 138,545 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 133,965 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 117,504 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 92,863 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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AE53 MRS is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE53 MRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE53 MRS registered?

AE53 MRS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is AE53 MRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 MRS shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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