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FD53 FFZ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 FFZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021
Fail 25 Aug 2021

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 105,392 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 105,386 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users injectors (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/75/16C--8PR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 103,425 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 103,425 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 103,417 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 102,026 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 102,004 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 101,009 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 101,006 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 98,648 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 98,611 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 98,611 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,671 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 17 Mar 2015 95,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 24 Dec 2013 92,149 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 92,147 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 88,608 miles

Brake pipes well greased up.

N/S rear brake drum slight runout on rbt.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight fraying and damage to O/S front seat belt.

Wheel nut tag missing N/S/F

Wiper will require replacement in the near future.

Pass 24 Nov 2012 88,608 miles

Brake pipes well greased up.

N/S rear brake drum slight runout on rbt.

Slight fraying and damage to O/S front seat belt.

Wheel nut tag missing N/S/F

Wiper will require replacement in the near future.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 81,926 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 81,962 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear inner tyre flat

Pass 6 Dec 2010 76,666 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 76,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 67,576 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 67,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 58,388 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 58,382 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 46,815 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 36,234 miles

Park brake over adjusted. †NSR outline marker lamp inop. †OSF tyre scrubbed off and outer wall cut.

Fail 16 Nov 2006 36,234 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Park brake over adjusted. †NSR outline marker lamp inop. †OSF tyre scrubbed off and outer wall cut.

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 FFZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 FFZ, 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 FFZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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