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FD53 RVA

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,943 mi
Last recorded105,943 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 RVA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 105,943 miles

6 seats inclusive of driver

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2023 105,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

6 seats inclusive of driver

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 90,679 miles

total of 6 seats inclusive of driver

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm 185/75/16c (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 81,872 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

four seat in rear at time of test

Fail 15 Nov 2021 81,871 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

four seat in rear at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2020 72,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower under bumper panel corroded & holed

Nearside Front light in dash for step inop

Fail 20 Nov 2020 72,146 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension/engine support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower under bumper panel corroded & holed

Nearside Front light in dash for step inop

Pass 20 May 2019 59,666 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,636 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis near engine compartment (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,604 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,588 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,389 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 50,388 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,560 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,515 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,503 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,862 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,954 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,122 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,509 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 25,298 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 25,298 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 19,800 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 12,219 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 RVA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

FD53 RVA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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