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FD53 AFV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,701 mi
Last recorded18,701 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 AFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 18,701 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 17,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged frayed/pinholed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

viscous fan insecure/disconnected

Pass 21 Sep 2017 16,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 12,244 miles

both rear tyres becoming close to waremarkers

general corrosion to underbody and brake pipes

nearside front outer seat belt pinholed

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

various rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 23 Sep 2016 12,244 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres becoming close to waremarkers

general corrosion to underbody and brake pipes

nearside front outer seat belt pinholed

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

various rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 22 Sep 2015 9,074 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

corrosion to underbody and nearside centre lower step areas

nearside front outer seat belt pinholed/frayed

nearside front tyre worn/shoulderd on outer edge

offside front brake pipe greased

play in both rear wheel bearing/hub areas

rear tyres becoming close to waremarkers

Fail 22 Sep 2015 9,074 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

corrosion to underbody and nearside centre lower step areas

nearside front outer seat belt pinholed/frayed

nearside front tyre worn/shoulderd on outer edge

offside front brake pipe greased

play in both rear wheel bearing/hub areas

rear tyres becoming close to waremarkers

Pass 1 Oct 2014 5,843 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion across brake pipes and greased

front wipers smearing screen

nearside rear tyre becoming close to waremarkers

offside rear head restraint missing strong advise

play in rear wheel bearing/halfshaft areas

Pass 29 Oct 2013 2,985 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front lower rear wishbone bushes slightly perrished/split

corrosion to front coil springs

offside front brake pipe greased

power steering pipe corroded

rear tyres becoming close to ware markers

slight freeplay at rear wheel bearing/halfshaft areas

Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,621 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 44,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 40,116 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

bonnet hinges seized

both rear hubs have slight end float

offside rear brake has slight judder

slight oil leak at base of inj pump doesnt smell like diesel

slight run out on osr tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2010 35,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise cut across nearside rear tyre sidedwall not to cords

advise front discs lipped/worn pads approx 50% worn

advise handbrake travel

advise slight cracking to both front arm rear bushes

advise slight oil leak between gearbox/rear of engine area (suspect rearmain oil seal)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,672 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise cut across nearside rear tyre sidedwall not to cords

advise front discs lipped/worn pads approx 50% worn

advise handbrake travel

advise slight cracking to both front arm rear bushes

advise slight oil leak between gearbox/rear of engine area (suspect rearmain oil seal)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,489 miles

crack in nearside rear lamp unit

Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,041 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Oil leak

rear tyres 3mm on tread

Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,692 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 17,925 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FD53 AFV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD53 AFV, 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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FD53 AFV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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