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FE53 FXP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

197,423 mi
Last recorded197,423 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 FXP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 197,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner seel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

engine and gear box misty with oil

power steering pipes corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 17 Nov 2020 197,265 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 197,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 196,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 196,700 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 196,669 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body close to leaf spring mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body close to leaf spring mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body close to leaf spring mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger, next to leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body close to leaf spring mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger, next to leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both exhaust silencer deteriorated, slight exhaust leak

Heavy corrosion to chassis and body of vehicle

Nearside Cab steps insecure heavy to under side of step and body inner and outer sills heavily corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Cab steps insecure heavy to under side of step and body inner and outer sills heavily corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock leaking

heavy corrosion to various sections of nearside and offside body sill

Pass 9 Nov 2018 195,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

offside outer sill holed and corroded not in a structural point

Fail 7 Nov 2018 195,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

offside outer sill holed and corroded not in a structural point

Pass 31 Oct 2017 193,056 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 193,056 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 188,743 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 188,721 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 187,573 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 173,490 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear ladder nearside over number plate

Pass 28 Sep 2013 167,741 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 167,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 162,183 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 159,475 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 153,382 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 131,936 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 106,163 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 79,942 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,665 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 FXP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FXP, 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 FXP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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