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FE53 VBO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,053 mi
Last recorded114,053 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 VBO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 114,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Tipping body has corrosion on out riggers and main beam section

offside rear lense cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2014 113,864 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Tipping body has corrosion on out riggers and main beam section

offside rear lense cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2013 104,088 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak from gearbox seal

slight damage to front bumper

Fail 1 Oct 2013 103,782 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight damage to front bumper

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak from gearbox seal

Pass 27 Sep 2012 99,807 miles

1 nearside side marker lamp not working

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate secured with tape

offside front tyre scrubbing on edges

Fail 26 Sep 2012 99,807 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

1 nearside side marker lamp not working

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate secured with tape

offside front tyre scrubbing on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2011 95,681 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front grille cracked

nearside wiper blade torn at corner but still clears screen

Pass 17 Aug 2010 89,825 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 81,326 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 74,556 miles

airbag lamp on

nearside front antiroll bar link bolt bent

Fail 8 Jul 2008 74,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

airbag lamp on

nearside front antiroll bar link bolt bent

Pass 3 Oct 2007 55,448 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,765 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 VBO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VBO, 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 VBO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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