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FE53 RLU

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,211 mi
Last recorded170,211 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 RLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 170,211 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2019 170,211 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

slight underbody corrosion

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm all round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2015 170,114 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement big wish bound bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 166,414 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 163,683 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

battery warning light on

Fail 31 Oct 2011 163,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery warning light on

Pass 5 Mar 2010 163,587 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Propshaft component defective

battery warning light on

handbrake cable adrift

Fail 23 Feb 2010 163,587 miles

Front Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (6.1.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.5.4a)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Propshaft component defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery warning light on

handbrake cable adrift

Fail 2 Dec 2008 118,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 58,224 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 RLU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RLU, 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 RLU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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