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FD53 LFE

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,939 mi
Last recorded116,939 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 LFE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2019 116,939 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills, full length. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under cab step and drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills, full length. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 114,494 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle body showing signs of corrosion but covered with underseal

vehicle chassis and floor covered with underseal

Fail 28 Nov 2018 114,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

under vehicle body showing signs of corrosion but covered with underseal

vehicle chassis and floor covered with underseal

Pass 20 Nov 2017 113,856 miles

Front wiper blades

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front inner wing corroding

Offside Front outer sill corroding

Offside Rear chassis outrigger deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2016 112,296 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 112,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill below side loading door next to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner rear quarter (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill at drivers door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner rear quarter (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 111,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner rear quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner rear quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear middle to back box corroded but not blowing

Fail 4 Nov 2015 111,035 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working Headlight dipped beam (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill back corner (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner rear quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner rear quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear middle to back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 5 Nov 2014 109,141 miles

exhaust centre box deteriorating

nearside outer sill corroding

nearside rear / offside rear chassis outriggers corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2013 105,989 miles

exhaust centre silencer corroded on outer casing

Pass 5 Nov 2012 102,466 miles

spare wheel missing

Pass 24 Sep 2011 98,130 miles

all tyres close to limit

Pass 25 Sep 2010 90,755 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 77,495 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 67,587 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 45,562 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 43,321 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 LFE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 LFE, 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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What year was FD53 LFE registered?

FD53 LFE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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The MOT history for FD53 LFE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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