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FD53 FFW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,571 mi
Last recorded121,571 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 121,571 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall damaged

Fail 23 May 2019 121,542 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor.seat mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2017 103,514 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Tipping body subframe both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 103,478 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Tipping body subframe both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 100,465 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 97,450 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Door step (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Door step (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 94,327 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 90,822 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 90,754 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 87,435 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 84,146 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 80,161 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake peddle rubber slightly split

Fail 3 Dec 2010 80,161 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake peddle rubber slightly split

Pass 3 Dec 2010 80,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake peddle rubber slightly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,477 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2009 76,436 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 69,827 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 52,765 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 52,751 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 26,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

interior mirror adrift.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,927 miles

interior mirror adrift.

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 FFW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FFW, 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 FFW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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