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FD53 FFE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,153 mi
Last recorded182,153 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 182,153 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis rail (ladder in centre) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch upper section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 182,141 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis rail (ladder in centre) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch upper section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 179,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears before and after joins (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 179,301 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Steering wheel rim fractured corroded (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears before and after joins (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 173,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both os and ns (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security on both sides os and ns corrosion to lower wheel arch section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 161,810 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Slight interaction on rear lamps with indicators

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 161,810 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting strut mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Slight interaction on rear lamps with indicators

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 147,964 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 3 Jul 2017 147,964 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/75/16c (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 20 Jul 2016 135,255 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all chassis slightly corroded

front brake disc and pads poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2015 121,043 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 121,004 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 101,244 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 101,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 92,299 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 92,299 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 86,342 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 38,327 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 FFE 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 FFE, 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 FFE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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