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FD53 RCO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,021 mi
Last recorded198,021 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 RCO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 198,021 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 192,060 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 192,008 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 192,005 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 182,511 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2013 166,610 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 153,235 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 139,566 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 126,432 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 126,196 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 112,966 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 112,966 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 99,726 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 99,726 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 78,688 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 59,384 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 RCO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RCO, 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 RCO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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