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AF53 NRJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,929 mi
Last recorded47,929 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NRJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 47,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust mount corroded/mounting rubber perishing

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

corrosion evident nearside and offside outer body sills

nearside and offside front and rear tyres over 9 years old and will require replacement prior to next mot

spare tyre over 10 years old

Pass 29 Jul 2024 45,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear exhaust mount corroded/mounting rubber perishing

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

spare tyre over 10 ears old

Pass 24 Aug 2023 43,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust mount corroded

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

spare tyre over 10 years old

Pass 27 Jul 2022 42,378 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust mount corroded

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

spare tyre over 10 years old

Pass 3 Aug 2021 41,279 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

possible slight oil leak

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,997 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 40,225 miles

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 38,247 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion top of chassis leg has corrosion side of chassis leg panel has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016
Pass 15 Aug 2015 30,800 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 28,477 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 25,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 25,916 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 23,332 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 20,797 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 18,021 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,646 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 13,055 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,721 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 7,566 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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AF53 NRJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AF53 NRJ, 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 AF53 NRJ registered?

AF53 NRJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is AF53 NRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 NRJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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