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FH53 MRU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

244,168 mi
Last recorded244,168 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 244,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 244,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 242,342 miles

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

Exhaust detriorated

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake pedal anti slip worn slightly

wipers smearing screen

Fail 17 Mar 2011 240,741 miles

Both rear tyres perished slightly

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 240,741 miles

Both rear tyres perished slightly

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 237,425 miles

both number plate lamps dim

Pass 1 Apr 2009 231,428 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

near side front tyre has cut in tread

off side rear tyre has cut in tread

Fail 24 Mar 2009 231,402 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

near side front tyre has cut in tread

off side rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 11 Mar 2008 215,508 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 215,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2006 158,664 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 158,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 MRU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MRU, 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 MRU registered?

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

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