MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,121 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap not tightening and lock/outer casing missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s rear outriggers/inner sills behind rear wheels corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded through (front and rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded through at bottom behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre outer sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various outer panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))
drivers seat pad deteriorating
Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Outer body panels corroded.
drivers seat damaged.
Front large wear lips to front brake discs
Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot has smearing of grease.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers seat damaged.
general corrosion to underneath of vehicle.
outer body panels corroded.
front brake discs worn.
outer body panels corroded.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn.
outer body panels corroded.
all outer body panels corroded.
drivers seat damaged.
front brake discs have wear lips
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
all outer body panels corroded.
drivers seat damaged.
front brake discs have wear lips
drivers seat worn
wear lips to front discs
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front wheel bearing noisey.
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers seat heavily worn.
offside front wheel bearing feels rough
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers seat heavily worn.
offside front wheel bearing feels rough
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Spare tyre defective
damage n/s of van
o/s door mirror glass damaged
rear tyres out of shape inner edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
damage n/s of van
o/s door mirror glass damaged
rear tyres out of shape inner edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
condensation o/s headlamp slight leakage cv gaiters alternator belt starting to fray
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FE53 SMO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 SMO, 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 SMO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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