MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underside of vehicle dirty
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
accident damage to nearside rear quarter
coolant leak at rear of engine
offside steering rack gaitor slightly deteriorated
both side sills damaged
brakle pedal rubber worn
centre silencer rear starting to corrode ok yet
drivers seat belt slow to retract without assistants
n/s centre side door secured by coach /bolt latch bolts
o/s/r braking lower than n/s/r
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both side sills damaged
brakle pedal rubber worn
centre silencer rear starting to corrode ok yet
drivers seat belt slow to retract without assistants
n/s centre side door secured by coach /bolt latch bolts
o/s/r braking lower than n/s/r
diesel flap been removed
movement in both rear hub/h/shaft bearings just on limits
o/s and n/s outer sills damaged
o/s/f seat belt slow to retract without assistance
rear brakes have slight brake fluctuation within limits
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
movement in both rear hub/h/shaft bearings just on limits
o/s and n/s outer sills damaged
o/s/f seat belt slow to retract without assistance
rear brakes have slight brake fluctuation within limits
brake pedal pad worn
engine oil leak
n/s and o/s outer sills damaged
n/s/f brake has brake fluctuation just in limits
slight movement in both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal pad worn
engine oil leak
n/s and o/s outer sills damaged
n/s/f brake has brake fluctuation just in limits
slight movement in both rear wheel bearings
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
offsided frnt wishbone rear mounting bush starting to deteriorate
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD53 TVN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 TVN, 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 TVN registered?
FD53 TVN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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