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FH53 RXK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,576 mi
Last recorded94,576 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 94,576 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 73,017 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,622 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2018 59,622 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2018 59,555 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner steps on underside of vehicle. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded/holed near spring mount prescribed area.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & valve & slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s corroded/holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s & n/s. (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s & n/s inner sills corroded/holed outside prescribed areas.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,714 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Sill corroded/holed outside prescribed areas.

Nearside Rear Panel corroded/holed near spring mount.

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded/holed near spring mount.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Sill corroded/holed outside prescribed areas.

Offside Rear Panel corroded/holed near spring mount.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis near shock mount. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished & out of shape on inner edge.

Fail 21 Aug 2017 56,714 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Sill corroded/holed outside prescribed areas.

Nearside Rear Panel corroded/holed near spring mount.

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded/holed near spring mount.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Sill corroded/holed outside prescribed areas.

Offside Rear Panel corroded/holed near spring mount.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis near shock mount. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished & out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,897 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Cross Member has heavy surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 54,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill holed and corroded in centre (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill holed and corroded in centre (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Cross Member has heavy surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,105 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,284 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,134 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 46,134 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2012 42,654 miles

Both outer sills have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,533 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 37,533 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,886 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 36,884 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,994 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 21,146 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 RXK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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