MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,012 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
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 ()
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
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
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls
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
centre brake pedal pad is worn.
offside front tyre inner edge wear
wipers in poor condition
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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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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