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FH53 NCC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,062 mi
Last recorded115,062 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 115,062 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 114,581 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 113,518 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 107,153 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit UNEVEN WEAR CHANGE SOON (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK CLEAN CHECK NOW

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MAIN CROSS MEMBER BEHIND CAB LOOKS WEAK CLEAN CHECK NOW (2.4.A.3)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES DRY REQW CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW

Pass 22 Oct 2014 94,251 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 94,251 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 89,086 miles

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 89,086 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,206 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

req wax oil

Fail 29 Oct 2012 80,206 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

req wax oil

Pass 29 Oct 2011 72,475 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 72,469 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,524 miles

o/s/r number plate light damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2011 63,524 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r number plate light damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,603 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 54,599 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,777 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,550 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 39,526 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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FH53 NCC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FH53 NCC, 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 NCC registered?

FH53 NCC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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