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AJ53 NZF

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

46,986 mi
Last recorded46,986 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NZF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 46,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both surfaces of disc are corroded and slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both surfaces of disc are corroded and slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre approaching limit in the center (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both rear shock absorbers appear damp but unsure if water or oil

Fail 5 Jan 2021 46,983 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb blown (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both surfaces of disc are corroded and slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both surfaces of disc are corroded and slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front head lamp leveling couldn't be checked bulb blown

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre approaching limit in the center (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both rear shock absorbers appear damp but unsure if water or oil

Pass 24 Feb 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipe are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall very curbed but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching limit in the center (5.2.3 (e))

all chassis cross members are corroded but not excessively weakened

Fail 12 Feb 2020 146,639 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipe are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall very curbed but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching limit in the center (5.2.3 (e))

all chassis cross members are corroded but not excessively weakened

Fail 12 Nov 2019 146,518 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak egr pipe broken in engine bay (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin broken egr pipe in engine bay (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working also has the lens missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn center (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes across axle are corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 145,716 miles

N/s/f & front to rear steel brake pipes have surface corrosion.

Fail 6 Feb 2019 145,716 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

N/s/f & front to rear steel brake pipes have surface corrosion.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 143,712 miles

Wing taped over

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 143,702 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 139,677 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing rusted and holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 139,666 miles

Central Rear All position lamps not working side marker lights (1.1.A.3b)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar links (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing rusted and holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 123,704 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 123,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 119,885 miles

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust outer cover comeing off

marker lights not working on both sides also front an rear

Fail 14 Jan 2015 119,885 miles

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

center exhaust outer cover comeing off

marker lights not working on both sides also front an rear

Pass 4 Jan 2014 113,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body -floor wooden holed

Pass 19 Jan 2013 106,066 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 106,066 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 94,844 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 20 Jan 2011 85,825 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 77,254 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 77,254 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 74,660 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 74,660 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 60,073 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 60,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NZF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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