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FE53 SMO

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,121 mi
Last recorded103,121 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 SMO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2019 103,121 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 103,077 miles

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.

Pass 3 Jan 2018 102,832 miles

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.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 102,199 miles

front brake discs worn.

outer body panels corroded.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 102,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn.

outer body panels corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 101,885 miles

all outer body panels corroded.

drivers seat damaged.

front brake discs have wear lips

Fail 18 Jan 2016 101,879 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 101,189 miles

drivers seat worn

wear lips to front discs

Pass 18 Dec 2013 99,151 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 99,133 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 90,007 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,160 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 83,160 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 76,758 miles

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)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 76,758 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 70,561 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 70,561 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 65,864 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,864 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 53,340 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 31,423 miles

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?

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 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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