MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,512 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
lower underside body panels beginning to corrode
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
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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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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