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Body has slight corrosion n/s rear accident damage (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak at w/pump ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component ar rack (2.3.3b)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill below loading door (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill at accident damage (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Body has slight corrosion n/s rear accident damage (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak at w/pump ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component ar rack (2.3.3b)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Front number plate deteriorated
Nearside Front steering arm has play in attachment
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front steering arm has play in attachment
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear bumper end cap missing
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working marker light missing (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front numberplate cracked
Nearside Front steering arm has play in attachment
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front steering arm has play in attachment
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear bumper end cap missing
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both head-lamps and grille slight insecure
n/s load door missing outer handle
rear brake application slightly uneven
rear wings and n/s light accident damage
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both head-lamps and grille slight insecure
electronic traction button showing fault and not working
n/s load door missing outer handle
n/s no plate light missing cover , not showing white light to rear as light not working , but need cover for retest
rear wings and n/s light accident damage
o/s/f mirror cracked but still can see behind
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s/f mirror cracked but still can see behind
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both front wheel bearings slight noise can be heard reccomend further investigation.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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FH53 RXA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 RXA, 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 RXA registered?
FH53 RXA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is FH53 RXA safe to buy?
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