MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
inner sills getting corroded
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
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
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
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)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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