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AJ53 HGY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,873 mi
Last recorded203,873 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HGY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 203,873 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 203,873 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 201,182 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 201,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 189,931 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 171,242 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 171,242 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 78,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 78,888 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,783 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,381 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 59,381 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,698 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OFF SIDE FRONT MIRROR CRACKED

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 46,694 miles

n/s/front tyre 2mm

nail in n/s/rear tyre

stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2006 17,337 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 17,337 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HGY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 HGY, 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 HGY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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