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FE53 PZB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,847 mi
Last recorded193,847 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2022 193,847 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front section of inner sill at step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front section of inner sill at step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 188,790 miles

Driver's seat slightly ripped

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heavy under seal protection applied underneath

Pass 16 Mar 2019 188,533 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front slightly cracking

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Pass 10 Sep 2015 172,781 miles

prop shaft mount bolt missing

Fail 10 Sep 2015 172,772 miles

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

prop shaft mount bolt missing

Pass 19 May 2015 167,406 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

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

O/S front brake pipe corroding

Rear propshaft bearing worn

Fail 16 May 2015 167,222 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

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

O/S front brake pipe corroding

Rear propshaft bearing worn

Pass 16 May 2014 153,419 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 153,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 152,452 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

o/s/front mirror cracked

rear tow bar socket faulty

side door damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2011 135,910 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 135,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near-side rear tyre tread cuts

off-side mirror glass condition

Pass 13 May 2010 118,858 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 98,361 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 82,180 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 82,180 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 67,507 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006

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 PZB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 PZB, 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 PZB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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