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FD53 FFR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

183,742 mi
Last recorded183,742 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 FFR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 183,742 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bad corrosion behind headlights

both rear wheel arches corosion

handbrake lever long travel

n/s seatbelt wed slight damage

n/s/f and n/s/r sill bad corrosion

power steering pipes corrosion

rear reg deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2016 183,737 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step from underside (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bad corrosion behind headlights

both rear wheel arches corosion

handbrake lever long travel

n/s seatbelt wed slight damage

n/s/f and n/s/r sill bad corrosion

power steering pipes corrosion

rear reg deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2015 171,234 miles

outer sills bad corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2014 157,811 miles

both rear arches corrosion

n/s inner sill corrosion

n/s sill bad corosion

n/s/f seatbelt slight damage also twisted

o/s/r tyre cut in inner sidewall

power steering pipe corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2014 157,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear arches corrosion

front ex box bad corrosion

handbrake long travel

n/s inner sill corrosion

n/s sill bad corosion

n/s/f seatbelt slight damage also twisted

o/s/r tyre cut in inner sidewall

power steering pipe corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2013 141,332 miles

EX BOX DETERIORATED

FRONT DISCS VERY BAD PITTING

cover for 7 pin socket missing

n/s/ sill bad corrosion

o/s/r wheel arch corrosion

power steering pipes corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2013 141,332 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EX BOX DETERIORATED

FRONT DISCS VERY BAD PITTING

cover for 7 pin socket missing

n/s/ sill bad corrosion

o/s/r wheel arch corrosion

power steering pipes corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2012 124,534 miles

cover missing for 7pin socket

front discs pitting inner face

handbrake long travel

o/s seat belt twisted

power steering pipes corrosion

rear ex box deteriorated (outer skin)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 106,745 miles

n/s/ inner sill corrosion

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight knock in rack when wheels hanging

Fail 10 Aug 2011 106,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/ inner sill corrosion

slight knock in rack when wheels hanging

Pass 12 Aug 2010 90,817 miles

n/s/f rack end slight play

nail N/S/R tyre also nail in inner sidewall

Fail 10 Aug 2010 90,813 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) DANGEROUS

n/s/f rack end slight play

nail N/S/R tyre also nail in inner sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2009 75,073 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 75,073 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 60,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 60,459 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 43,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2006 22,494 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 FFR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FD53 FFR, 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 FFR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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