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FE53 SVA

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

38,148 mi
Last recorded38,148 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 SVA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 38,148 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 37,140 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 37,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 35,981 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 34,715 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 33,562 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 32,423 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 31,613 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 30,577 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 29,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,600 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 27,090 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,236 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 25,720 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 25,365 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 24,880 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,965 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,206 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 21,507 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,324 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,232 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,281 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 SVA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE53 SVA registered?

FE53 SVA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FE53 SVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 SVA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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