CarVerify

Free Car Check

FB53 EXX

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,106 mi
Last recorded79,106 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 EXX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,106 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 79,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 76,965 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 76,955 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 71,238 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 69,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,347 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 61,347 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 58,855 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 58,855 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 55,515 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 55,515 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,098 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 53,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust silencer outer skin insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2012 51,366 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 51,366 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,952 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,875 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 46,875 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,804 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 38,697 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,090 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 24,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,384 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FB53 EXX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FB53 EXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FB53 EXX?

You can check the full history of FB53 EXX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FB53 EXX registered?

FB53 EXX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FB53 EXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB53 EXX shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FB53 EXX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FB53 EXX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.