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FE53 RBY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,012 mi
Last recorded135,012 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 135,012 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & offside front & rear inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front & rear inner & outer arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 135,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings & nearside front inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings & nearside front inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings & nearside rear inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to rear (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front & rear inner & outer arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 135,000 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 134,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, rear mountig (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill , front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear spring, front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside inner and outer sill damaged at front

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner and outer sills corroded at front

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 131,201 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres have nails in the tread

exhaust system deterioprated

nearside rear bump stop missing and offside insecure

substantial general corrosion throughout

Pass 18 Nov 2014 129,616 miles

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

O/side front chassis leg has heavy surface corrosion not yet affecting structural integraty.

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

Rear silencer peeling

Slight drag n/side rear brake

Pass 12 Nov 2013 123,251 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 106,664 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine oil level low

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

water condensation in offside headlamp

Fail 21 Nov 2012 106,664 miles

engine oil level low

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

water condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 29 Dec 2011 92,536 miles

Offside head lamp has some condensation inside of unit.Slight travel on handbrake lever.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 92,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside head lamp has some condensation inside of unit.Slight travel on handbrake lever.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 76,618 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 76,618 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 73,072 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Fail 2 Dec 2009 73,072 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 21 Nov 2008 71,769 miles

centre brake pedal pad is worn.

offside front tyre inner edge wear

wipers in poor condition

Fail 20 Nov 2008 71,769 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre brake pedal pad is worn.

offside front tyre inner edge wear

wipers in poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2007 69,846 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal rubber is worn

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2007 69,846 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber is worn

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,541 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 RBY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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