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AJ53 KKN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,910 mi
Last recorded44,910 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 44,910 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 19 Nov 2024 44,593 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 19 Nov 2024 44,593 miles

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 15 Nov 2023 44,375 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed row 2 offside inner and outer . (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed row 3 centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed row 4 nearside inner and outer . (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed row 5 nearside inner and offside outer and inner . (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 44,375 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed row 2 offside inner and outer . (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed row 3 centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed row 4 nearside inner and outer . (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed row 5 nearside inner and offside outer and inner . (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 41,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 2nd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

O/s/r bump stop poor condition

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 37,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 2nd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 37,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 4th row (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 2nd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 37,001 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all rear seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 37,001 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all rear seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 34,167 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 34,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 32,041 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017
Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,787 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 22,762 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 19,963 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 17,545 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 15,585 miles

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 13,210 miles

Nearside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 11,509 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 9,160 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 6,906 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 4,369 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 KKN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KKN, 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 KKN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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