MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,939 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
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)
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
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
exhaust centre box deteriorating
nearside outer sill corroding
nearside rear / offside rear chassis outriggers corroding
exhaust centre silencer corroded on outer casing
spare wheel missing
all tyres close to limit
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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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.
Is FD53 LFE safe to buy?
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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