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FD53 VZP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,322 mi
Last recorded113,322 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 VZP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 113,322 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged x2 main brake pipes (2.2.D.2b)

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Front pedal rubber worn on the edge

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by bump stop (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 113,322 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged x2 main brake pipes (2.2.D.2b)

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Front pedal rubber worn on the edge

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by bump stop (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working both rears bulbs (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 104,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WEAK BY REAR BUMP STOP (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 104,172 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low X2 (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WEAK BY REAR BUMP STOP (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 96,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 96,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 89,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 89,778 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,020 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 82,020 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 74,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 63,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 63,542 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,847 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 52,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,790 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 32,250 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 VZP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

FD53 VZP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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