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FH53 FNF

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,596 mi
Last recorded109,596 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FNF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2020 109,596 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outter sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front inner steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear box sections rear spring hangers (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

arches corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 108,056 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 106,505 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s central sill corroded and holed

Fail 20 Mar 2018 106,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s central sill corroded and holed

Pass 31 Mar 2017 103,794 miles

both front discs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 103,790 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger , inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both front discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 101,413 miles

both front discs corroded

corrosion to rear underside

Pass 31 Mar 2015 98,738 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slight bind to both front brakes

Fail 30 Mar 2015 98,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

slight bind to both front brakes

Pass 10 Mar 2014 95,423 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 10 Mar 2014 95,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 92,230 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2012 88,461 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 87,418 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 87,418 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 80,614 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 73,259 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,831 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 55,192 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 44,650 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 44,650 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FH53 FNF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FH53 FNF, 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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What year was FH53 FNF registered?

FH53 FNF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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