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Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s chassis (5.2.6)
Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/chassis (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing /floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour outer wing (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker top (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s/o/s front bumpers loose next to wing
Central Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front n/s/o/s inner /outer wings heavy corrosion
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door /glass crack t (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front inner wing shocker top heavy rusting
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
Offside Front mode flap loose
Offside Front top of chassis heavy corrosion under servo
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all chassis heavy corrosion front to rear
front to rear main brake pipes greased cannot check for corrosion
lots of reapers on inner and outer sills and chassis
n/s/o/s outer door handles slightly sticking
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front outer wing heavy corrosion
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
all brake pipes heavy wax oil cannot check for corrosion
chassis and floor have been repaired and lots of welding
engine oil leak
front and rear chassis /spring hangers heavy corrosion
front and rear floor and chassis very thin
o/s/n/s inner /outer sills corroded and welded repair
rear cross member heavy corrosion
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front outer wing heavy corrosion
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
all brake pipes heavy wax oil cannot check for corrosion
chassis and floor have been repaired and lots of welding
engine oil leak
front and rear chassis /spring hangers heavy corrosion
front and rear floor and chassis very thin
o/s/n/s inner /outer sills corroded and welded repair
rear cross member heavy corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cannot check seat belts at rear (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner chassis (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Rear cross member heavy corrosion
all brake pipes heavy wax oil cannot check for corrosion
chassis and floor have been repaired and lots of welding
floor and chassis very thin
front and rear chassis /spring hangers heavy corrosion
n/s/o/s sills inner and outer have been welded
n/s/o/s sills inner outer heavy corrosion
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all brake pipes greased cannot check
exhaust coroded front and rear
front and rear chassis heavily corroded
n/s o/s inner and outer sills corroded
o/s/font door lock slightly sticking
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all brake pipes greased can not check for corrsion
exhaust rusting
o/s n/s inner and outer sills corroded
o/s/f door lock slightly sticking
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
inner / outer sills front to rear have been repaired in lots of areas & have lot of areas of corrosion
lot of areas have been repaired / unsealed
lots of corrosion to floor / steps / chassie under van
n/s o/s inner/outer sills corroded
o/s/f & n/s/f brake disc corrosion
two main brakepipes greased can not check
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
inner / outer sills front to rear have been repaired in lots of areas & have lot of areas of corrosion
lot of travel on hand brake
n/s o/s inner/outer sills corroded
o/s/f & n/s/f brake disc corrosion
two main brakepipes greased can not check
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
underside rusting
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
underside rusting
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
underside rusting badley both sills rusting
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
underside of vehicle rusting
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
underside of vehicle rusting
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front number plate poor
Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front number plate poor
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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DN53 FZB 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 43.8%.
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 DN53 FZB, 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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DN53 FZB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.
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