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FA53 CFE

2003 Ford F150

Black Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,999 mi
Last recorded89,999 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford F15064,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 CFE
MakeFord
ModelF150
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 89,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle chassis has some general surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2024 89,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 88,297 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 70,361 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 64,409 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 62,171 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 57,628 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,975 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 53,955 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

oil leak at nearside front

Pass 5 Jul 2014 51,621 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,135 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 46,188 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 42,510 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,440 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 38,440 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,803 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 31,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,738 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 28,289 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 20,814 miles

How Reliable is the Ford F150?

Based on 16,119 MOT tests across 1,724 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
2,854
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 320
Direction indicator incorrect colour 224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Brake pipe excessively corroded 181
position lamp(s) not working 165
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FA53 CFE is a 2003 Ford F150 in Black with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford F150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 64,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford F150 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA53 CFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford F150 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Ford F150 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FA53 CFE registered?

FA53 CFE is a 2003 Ford F150, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is FA53 CFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA53 CFE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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