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FD53 LDU

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 LDU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018

surface rust corrosion throughout van

surface rust throughout van,,loads corrosion outside prescribed areas

tyres treads just above limit

Fail 30 Aug 2018

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 208,347 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 208,347 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 208,321 miles

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)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 197,687 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 197,687 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 196,984 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 186,374 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 175,294 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 175,294 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 169,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 166,532 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 152,974 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 140,944 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 126,753 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 126,753 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 108,885 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 81,923 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 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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