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surface rust corrosion throughout van
surface rust throughout van,,loads corrosion outside prescribed areas
tyres treads just above limit
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear spring hangers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner outer chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
surface rust corrosion throughout van
all brake pipes corroded
surface rust and corrosion..inner sills inner steps all 4 inner outer wheel arches chassis sills floor pans ,,hevily waxoil in places
Braking system leaking rear wheel cylinders (3.6.A.1)
all brake pipes corroded
surface rust and corrosion..inner sills inner steps all 4 inner outer wheel arches chassis sills floor pans ,,hevily waxoil in places
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
very dry and scaly in places advise to wax oil
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
very dry and scaly in places advise to wax oil
Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded very rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded very rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
very dry on underside with signs of metal fatigue advise to wax oil
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
very dry on underside with signs of metal fatigue advise to wax oil
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
os/f under wheel arch has corrosion
underside of vehicle has slight corrosion in several places
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FD53 LDU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 LDU, 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 LDU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 December 2003.
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