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FE53 FXU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

182,623 mi
Last recorded182,623 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 FXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 182,623 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 170,457 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 170,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 164,506 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 164,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 154,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 154,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 147,064 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2011 147,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 131,634 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 117,139 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 113,556 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 113,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 90,040 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 90,038 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 89,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FXU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE53 FXU registered?

FE53 FXU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FE53 FXU safe to buy?

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