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FD53 RCU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,121 mi
Last recorded145,121 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 145,121 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 145,121 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 140,867 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 140,860 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 138,397 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.2.6)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers o/s (5.2.2a)

rear chassis rails n/s & o/s

Fail 6 Apr 2017 138,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mounting area (outrigger/sill area) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven 33% (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven 43% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.2.6)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers o/s (5.2.2a)

rear chassis rails n/s & o/s

Pass 11 Apr 2016 134,236 miles

inner and outer sills very rusty

pas steering oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 127,700 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 28 Jan 2015 127,511 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front discs and pads worn and lipped

Fail 12 Jan 2015 126,995 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion underbody

Pass 17 Jan 2014 126,467 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside inner and outter sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 125,936 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 125,234 miles

off side and near side sills corroded

off side front arch slight corroion

Fail 27 Jan 2011 124,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 124,511 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 122,901 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 119,994 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 119,994 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 94,729 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 70,525 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 RCU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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