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AF53 OPW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,334 mi
Last recorded157,334 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OPW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2017 157,334 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch area and inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch area and inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perished

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heavy corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2016 153,207 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush split slightly

Offside Front inner wheel archs corroded on both fronts flicths

Rear chassis by springs corroded but not weakened at this time

Fail 1 Jun 2016 153,143 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step and sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step and sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cracked (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension arm bush split slightly

Offside Front inner wheel archs corroded on both fronts flicths

Rear chassis by springs corroded but not weakened at this time

Pass 13 Apr 2015 148,075 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chassis showing signs of corrosion front and back plus the sills aswell

front holes in both sills but not within perscribed area

missing bump stops

offside rear chassis cracked slightly but not within perscribed area

Fail 1 Apr 2015 148,015 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chassis showing signs of corrosion front and back plus the sills aswell

front holes in both sills but not within perscribed area

missing bump stops

Pass 3 Dec 2013 142,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underneath condition slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 142,528 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underneath condition slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 123,102 miles

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

inner sills getting corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 123,065 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

inner sills getting corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 103,737 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both front coil springs

corrosion to n/s/f; o/s/f brake pipes [ to brake hoses ]

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

rear brake check

Fail 22 Nov 2011 103,728 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both front coil springs

corrosion to n/s/f; o/s/f brake pipes [ to brake hoses ]

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2010 96,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 96,779 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 83,638 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 62,752 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 48,222 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,192 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 35,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 OPW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AF53 OPW, 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 OPW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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