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AF53 OTG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

156,009 mi
Last recorded156,009 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 156,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Front Non obligatory mirror missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill / Bottom of step box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill / Bottom of step box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Screen missing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underbody components corroded (Front to rear)

Underbody components covered in underseal (Front to rear)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 156,009 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corner of bulkhead (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Central Rear Screen Missing

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (Back Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill / bottom of step-box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill / bottom of step-box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underbody components corroded

Underbody components covered in underseal

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 156,009 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged inside rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Mudguard insecure both sides mounting bars corroded ()

Rear wind screen missing

Fail 11 Jun 2018 156,009 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure damaged (0.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury top (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under foot step/ whel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under foot step/ whel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch by strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working When brake is applied (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength between leaf spring rear mounting and shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged inside rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear wind screen missing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 156,009 miles

Chassis rails corroded

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

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Both sides (8.1.2a)

Front registration plat damaged but unlikely to b mis read

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 156,009 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x-member (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

both wing mirror glasses slightly damaged

brake pedal rubber slightly worn & split

front bumper insecure but unlikely to fall off

front registration plate damaged but unlikely to be mis-read

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre soft

oil leak

parking brake warning lamp not working

vehicle corroded throughout

Fail 5 May 2017 156,009 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Chassis rails corroding

Nearside and Offside lower suspension arm bushes unbonding

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 156,009 miles

Chassis rails corroding

Nearside and Offside lower suspension arm bushes unbonding

Nearside and Offside step panels corroding

Fail 11 May 2016 156,009 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheelarch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chassis rails corroding

Front number plate cracked

Nearside and Offside lower suspension arm bushes unbonding

Nearside and Offside step panels corroding

Offside rear spray suppression damaged

Pass 9 May 2015 156,009 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate mount slight loose

Fail 8 May 2015 156,009 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear number plate mount slight loose

Pass 18 Sep 2014 156,009 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside and Offside front inner arches corroded not within a prescribed area

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

Oil leak

Rear chassis crossmembers corroding

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 156,009 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust corroded.

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Unable to open bonnet to test any relevant items,further check required on retest.

Windscreen damaged.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 156,010 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front wheelboxes,sills,inner wings,rear chassis+crossmembers door step,cab ect showing corrosion/corroded/corroded on limit

both rear tyres getting low on raised edges

exhaust showing deterioration in places

front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

o/s door step etc badly corroded and holled

spare wheel missing

wipers return upper part of lower windscreen,advise repair

Fail 1 Oct 2013 155,999 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wheelboxes,sills,inner wings,rear chassis+crossmembers door step,cab ect showing corrosion/corroded/corroded on limit

both rear tyres getting low on raised edges

exhaust showing deterioration in places

front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

o/s door step etc badly corroded and holled

spare wheel missing

wipers return upper part of lower windscreen,advise repair

Pass 17 Sep 2012 154,462 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 149,032 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 128,410 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 127,651 miles

rear bed is in need of painting but to a good standard not just slapped on.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 126,744 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 126,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 105,171 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 105,171 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 79,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear mudguard insecure

nearside handbrake cable outer casing starting to split.

Fail 22 Aug 2006 79,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear mudguard insecure

nearside handbrake cable outer casing starting to split.

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 OTG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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