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AJ53 HVO

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,682 mi
Last recorded141,682 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HVO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 141,682 miles

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

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

front bumper slightly insecure

rear parking brake had just met the minimum legal requirement

Fail 11 Mar 2016 141,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

front bumper slightly insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2014 141,106 miles

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

front bumper insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2013 140,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2012 132,645 miles

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

o/s/f underbody corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2012 132,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f underbody corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2012 132,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 122,871 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 122,858 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Nov 2010 105,867 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 105,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 92,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 83,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 66,028 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2006 48,741 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 48,741 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 HVO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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