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FE53 FWT

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

121,158 mi
Last recorded121,158 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 FWT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 121,158 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 121,110 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheelarch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced stepsill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

handbrake efforts just met

tail lift mount bracket pretruding

Pass 22 Jan 2025 117,994 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 117,910 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch / top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 114,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 114,243 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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 Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 110,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 110,693 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 106,235 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 106,230 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 103,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 103,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 97,419 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Apr 2019 97,419 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 May 2018 92,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear & OSF. (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded Both NSF & OSF. (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 3 May 2018 92,290 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear & OSF. (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded Both NSF & OSF. (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 86,006 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Input pipes (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 May 2017 86,006 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Input pipes (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2016 79,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2016 79,457 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 54,719 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 54,719 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 44,174 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 35,208 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 35,192 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,897 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 29,406 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,646 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 22,030 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,719 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 11,192 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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FE53 FWT is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 FE53 FWT, 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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FE53 FWT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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