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AJ53 HFG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,123 mi
Last recorded157,123 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 157,123 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 142,886 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 129,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2013 129,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 114,989 miles

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

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

fluid leakage signs from rear drums

Fail 16 Nov 2012 114,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fluid leakage signs from rear drums

Pass 16 Nov 2011 100,341 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 100,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 86,523 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corroding

drivers seatbelt kinked

osf lower arm rear bush starting to perrish

osr tyre

tiny movement in front anti roll b dar bushes

Fail 17 Nov 2010 86,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake pipes starting to corroding

drivers seatbelt kinked

osf lower arm rear bush starting to perrish

osr tyre

tiny movement in front anti roll b dar bushes

Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,379 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 72,373 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 57,060 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 57,078 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

slight n/s damage

Pass 20 Nov 2007 42,681 miles

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

rear number plate lights a little dim

Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,421 miles

recomend rear brakes strip and check performance is lower than near side

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 HFG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ53 HFG, 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 HFG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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