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FB53 KLX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

209,056 mi
Last recorded209,056 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 KLX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 209,056 miles

brake pipes corroding

corrosion

front discs wearing thin

n/s and o/s front floor steps corroding

prop wearing

Fail 27 Jul 2019 209,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroding

corrosion

front discs wearing thin

n/s and o/s front floor steps corroding

prop wearing

Pass 12 Jun 2018 203,701 miles

o/s/r inner tyre ON LIMIT

Fail 26 May 2018 203,694 miles

Brake valve inadequately mounted (1.1.7 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 198,877 miles

Nearside Upper side light missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2016 192,783 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 192,783 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 186,833 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 186,818 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

heavy surface corrossion on underside off vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2013 175,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all rear spring bushes perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper holed n/s/r wheel arch incomplete n/s mudflap insecure viscous fan hub worn spare wheel missing

gearbox noisy

Fail 21 Nov 2013 175,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

clutch rubber split n/s mudflap insecure o/s/r body lamp smashed gearbox noisy viscous fan worn fuel filter in red zone spare wheel missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper holed n/s/r arch broken

rear tyres under inflated

Pass 23 Nov 2012 162,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both o/s/r tyres close to legal limit

drop side securing mech missing still secure

fuel cooler adrift

n/s/f ball joint dust cover incorrectly fitted

n/s/r fog inop

o/s/f lower arm bush deteriorated

oil leak on engine

outer sills corroded

play in n/s/r anti roll bar

Fail 20 Nov 2012 162,954 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both o/s/r tyres close to legal limit

drop side securing mech missing still secure

fuel cooler adrift

glow plug warning light flashing

n/s/f ball joint dust cover incorrectly fitted

n/s/r fog inop

o/s/f lower arm bush deteriorated

oil leak on engine

outer sills corroded

play in n/s/r anti roll bar

Pass 18 Nov 2011 140,932 miles

both outer sills corroded

exhaust system corroded not blowing

n/s/r inner tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear barake pipes corroded

rear brake shoes getting close to min thickness

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2010 125,302 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 125,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 109,878 miles

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2008 95,529 miles

slight movement in rear u clamp antiroll bar bushes offside tyre worn on outer edge offside wishbone bush split [no movement]

Pass 15 Nov 2007 80,646 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 60,695 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 60,442 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FB53 KLX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KLX, 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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FB53 KLX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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