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AF53 ORT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,477 mi
Last recorded123,477 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 123,477 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 123,477 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 115,365 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 115,365 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering middle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 100,293 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 100,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering seal through all the way (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 91,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 86,808 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 82,980 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 78,872 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,176 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 75,176 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,854 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 6,614 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 61,684 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 56,924 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 52,493 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,088 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 ORT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ORT, 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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What year was AF53 ORT registered?

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

Is AF53 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 ORT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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