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FM53 HMU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,596 mi
Last recorded143,596 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 HMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 143,596 miles

Underside has age related corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2024 130,428 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body has corrosion and is perforated in areas outside of prescribed area, step area.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tipper mount heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tipper mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 132,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body has corrosion and is perforated in areas outside of prescribed area, step area.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tipper mount heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tipper mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 125,444 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 121,443 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 120,310 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 119,180 miles

N/s sill has corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2020 119,180 miles

N/s sill has corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 113,060 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 113,060 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam plug on headlight (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working plug on headlight (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam plug on head light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working plug on headlight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 104,359 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 94,063 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 87,922 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 81,078 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 76,330 miles

Offside handbrake cable close to offside, inner tyre.

Offside rear antiroll bar link slightly loose

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,330 miles

Offside handbrake cable close to offside, inner tyre.

Offside rear antiroll bar link slightly loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 72,807 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,724 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 65,401 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 52,527 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,644 miles

Top marker lamp out.

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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FM53 HMU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FM53 HMU, 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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FM53 HMU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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The MOT history for FM53 HMU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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