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FH53 MRO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,912 mi
Last recorded147,912 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 MRO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2022 147,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer / inner sill behind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch to floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength entrance step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer sill behind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine poss rear crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 271,487 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 271,382 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under side of rear chassis slightly corroded around multiple areas.

Fail 20 Oct 2020 271,377 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear out rigger slight corrosion

offside rear cross member corroded but not within prescribed area

outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2019 255,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside centre sill to floor corroded but not within prescribed area

rear chassis slight corrosion

rear floors slight corrosion

rear out riggers slight corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2019 255,462 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside centre sill to floor corroded but not within prescribed area

rear chassis slight corrosion

rear floors slight corrosion

rear out riggers slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2018 237,980 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear chassis slight corrosion

rear out riggers slight corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2018 237,853 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear chassis slight corrosion

rear out riggers slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2017 218,240 miles

front inner wings slight corrosion

offside rear wing corroded

rear chassis slight corrosion

rear out riggers slight corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2017 218,238 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

front inner wings slight corrosion

offside rear wing corroded

rear chassis slight corrosion

rear out riggers slight corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2016 203,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded fron to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear chassis slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 203,783 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded fron to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear chassis slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 180,128 miles

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

Oil leak

offside outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2014 158,022 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 158,019 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 131,951 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 110,884 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 102,479 miles

Tyres - Nearside rear tyre - load index at max for rear axle loading

Pass 9 Jun 2010 99,430 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 99,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 95,267 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 87,202 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 75,514 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear fog lamp inoperative

slight noise when rotating offside front wheel, probable pad noise

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 MRO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FH53 MRO, 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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FH53 MRO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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