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FH53 RWZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,410 mi
Last recorded181,410 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 RWZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 181,410 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 181,410 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 174,423 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

under body corroding

Fail 29 Jan 2013 174,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

under body corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2012 171,698 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)

front and rear chassis and floor areas corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2012 171,698 miles

front and rear chassis and floor areas corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2011 162,799 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 148,200 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 148,200 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 134,531 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 103,113 miles

bonnet hinges stiff

studs not checked covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2008 102,552 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

bonnet hinges tight

Pass 30 Jan 2007 72,862 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 72,862 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

discs starting to lip

n/s front fog lamp lense cracked

o/s mirror cracked rear still visable at time of test

spare tyre flat

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 RWZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RWZ, 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 RWZ registered?

FH53 RWZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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