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AJ53 HCD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,375 mi
Last recorded108,375 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HCD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 108,375 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 108,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail next to front cross member mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner step next to rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger next to rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner drop sill next to front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill next to front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to floor next to upper shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger next to rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill next to front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 102,632 miles

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and heavily covered in sealer (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 100,220 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 100,220 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 97,711 miles

All underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 1 Dec 2020 96,249 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 95,422 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 95,422 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 93,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 91,604 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 86,417 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 82,922 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 80,263 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 80,263 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 76,639 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 71,722 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 66,502 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 210,062 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,603 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,905 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 37,902 miles

both rear tyres have around 5 mm of tread

Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,171 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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AJ53 HCD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AJ53 HCD, 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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AJ53 HCD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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