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FD53 LFP

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

166,131 mi
Last recorded166,131 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 166,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 127,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 127,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 116,735 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 116,728 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General Under-body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 113,034 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

General under body corrosion

Offside slight corrosion inner sill Mid-section

Steering system has slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 6 Aug 2016 105,881 miles

General Under-body corrosion

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill Mid-section (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 105,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front inner wheel Arch

Pass 7 Jul 2015 100,423 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 947,801 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight accident damage on near-side passenger door,

Fail 12 May 2014 94,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight accident damage on near-side passenger door,

Pass 13 May 2013 90,220 miles

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

handbrake travel nearing maximum limits.

near-side passenger door slight accident damage.

Fail 13 May 2013 90,219 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

handbrake travel nearing maximum limits.

near-side passenger door slight accident damage.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 83,470 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to nearside front door

Fail 6 Jan 2012 83,470 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to nearside front door

Pass 17 Nov 2010 68,361 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

damage to nearside front door

Fail 18 Nov 2009 43,878 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,878 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,468 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 33,468 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,098 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 14,243 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 14,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 LFP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LFP, 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 LFP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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