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AJ53 HVN

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

237,107 mi
Last recorded237,107 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 237,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 236,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By shock mounting area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By shock mounting area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 231,697 miles

Central Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 207,207 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 207,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 195,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 184,627 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 168,527 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 May 2014 152,121 miles

front number plate deteriorated & only just acceptable

n/s mirror glass cracked & only just acceptable

rear tyre worn on edge

screen damage not quite in drivers view & only just acceptable

Fail 9 May 2014 152,121 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated & only just acceptable

n/s mirror glass cracked & only just acceptable

rear tyre worn on edge

screen damage not quite in drivers view & only just acceptable

Pass 20 May 2013 134,974 miles

chip in front screen considered just outside driverws view

front number plate damaged & only just acceptable

o/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/r tyres very close to minimum acceptable limit & only just acceptable

Pass 23 Apr 2012 118,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 105,693 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 89,511 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 73,701 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 45,493 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 27,797 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 HVN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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