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AF53 NRL

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,502 mi
Last recorded154,502 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NRL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 154,502 miles

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

Offside Rear side light lens damage [ temp repair ]

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 154,486 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect back not reflective (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis [engine mount ] (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate incorrect back not reflective (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear side light lens damage [ temp repair ]

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2014 149,434 miles

both rear inner wheel arch's corroding

nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed

offside rear light unit damaged

offside rear outer sill corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2014 149,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both rear inner wheel arch's corroding

nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed

offside rear light unit damaged

offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2013 140,205 miles

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 15 May 2012 131,747 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 131,747 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 121,431 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 111,240 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 90,014 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 75,321 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 61,580 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 NRL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NRL, 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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AF53 NRL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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