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FE53 VBD

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,949 mi
Last recorded74,949 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 VBD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 74,949 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 74,947 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in three places marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 66,155 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body and suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2018 66,155 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under body and suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,977 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 55,140 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger to step area. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Hanger area . (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spring anchor an out riggers corroded, Sill area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spring anchor out riggers corroded and sill area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger to step area. (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion under rear wheel arches.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,113 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 53,043 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s front (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working rear (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear spring hangers (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,007 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,640 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 41,230 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 41,200 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,187 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,077 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,632 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,912 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,003 miles

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

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 VBD is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VBD, 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 VBD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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