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FN53 FZC

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 FZC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016
Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,079 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 77,331 miles

Nearside sill holed and corroded outwith prescribed area

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

Offside sill holed and corroded outwith prescribed area

Ram for lifting rear body leaking from a failed seal

centre mirror missing

corrosion to load areae side door offside rear

damage to drivers seat

oil leak from gearbox

trailer socket has slight damage cover missing

Pass 29 Nov 2013 76,987 miles

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

both sills holed and corroded outwith prescribed area

damage to drivers seat

gearbox oil leak

rear body lifting ram leaking hydraulic fluid

trailer socket cover missing

Fail 27 Nov 2013 76,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

both sills holed and corroded outwith prescribed area

damage to drivers seat

gearbox oil leak

leak from nearside rear brake drum

offside front bumper insecure

rear body lifting ram leaking hydraulic fluid

trailer socket cover missing

Pass 22 Nov 2012 61,743 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

oil leak at rear of gearbox

Fail 21 Nov 2012 61,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

offside front bumper insecure

oil leak at rear of gearbox

Pass 24 Nov 2011 52,740 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

body+side load doors corroded+holed

both front brake discs corroded

rear seat removed at time of test

rubbing noise from steering column/rack

Fail 21 Nov 2011 52,740 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

body+side load doors corroded+holed

both front brake discs corroded

nearside rear outer tyre soft

rear seat removed at time of test

rubbing noise from steering column/rack

Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,834 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 39,814 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,022 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play offside rack

Fail 21 Oct 2009 30,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play offside rack

Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,161 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 21,862 miles

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

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

advise slight movement o/s/f drumstick

Pass 5 Oct 2006 17,480 miles

slight play offside rack

Fail 5 Oct 2006 17,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

slight play offside rack

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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FN53 FZC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue 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 FN53 FZC, 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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FN53 FZC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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