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AJ53 OBN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

188,862 mi
Last recorded188,862 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 188,862 miles

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

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

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

both centre exhaust boxes corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding difficult to assess due to access

Fail 11 Jan 2012 187,948 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

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

both centre exhaust boxes corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding difficult to assess due to access

Pass 9 Dec 2010 164,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 143,268 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 143,268 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 120,917 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 120,917 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 100,935 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 100,935 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 70,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 70,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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 OBN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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