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FD53 DVT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,512 mi
Last recorded121,512 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2019 121,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing & turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower panels near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing & turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2nd row ; not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower panels near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member at cable anchor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prevent further corrosion of underside structure & panels

Pass 16 Aug 2018 119,778 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2018

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF casing corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe into ABS pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 117,987 miles

lower underside body panels beginning to corrode

Fail 15 Aug 2017 117,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush torn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured at anchor eye (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & inner sill near anchor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at B post (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush torn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions deflated ; hole in inner shoulder .Tread close to wear limit (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 holes cross member at cable anchor (3.1.9)

lower underside body panels beginning to corrode

Pass 17 Aug 2016 114,208 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 114,206 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear part missing . Front part broken off (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Side loading door (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe to flexi hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 108,492 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer nail in tyre

Nearside Rear corner bumper missing

Nearside Rear tyre soft 10 psi

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

Offside Front tyre soft 30 psi

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

Offside Rear Inner nail in tyre

Offside steering rack joint worn

propshaft centre bearing worn

propshaft rear universal joint worn

Fail 30 Jul 2015 108,490 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer nail in tyre

Nearside Rear corner bumper missing

Nearside Rear tyre soft 10 psi

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

Offside Front tyre soft 30 psi

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

Offside Rear Inner nail in tyre

Offside steering rack joint worn

Rev counter inoperative

propshaft centre bearing worn

propshaft rear universal joint worn

Pass 15 Jul 2014 105,159 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 105,157 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,292 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Aug 2013 102,290 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2012 99,752 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

nearside rear tyre inner flat

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,387 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 44,375 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means (6.7.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

floor rail insecure center floor

o/s/rear inner tyre flat

passenger step cracked and insecure possable trip hazzed

seat belt rubber top missing

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,979 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,709 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
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FD53 DVT 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 55.6%.

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 FD53 DVT, 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 DVT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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