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FN53 LVP

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

153,226 mi
Last recorded153,226 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 LVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 153,226 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill covered in thick black sealant

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill covered in thick black sealant

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody covered in thick black undersealent

Pass 14 May 2024 152,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 152,199 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 151,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 151,580 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 150,977 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle

wear offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2021 150,080 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2021 150,075 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2020 145,895 miles

corrosion front inner wings/arches

Pass 5 Mar 2019 141,071 miles

both front wishbone bushes seperating

nsf inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

nsr brake pipe corroded

offside reverse light inop

Fail 28 Feb 2019 141,067 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front wishbone bushes seperating

nsf inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

nsr brake pipe corroded

offside reverse light inop

Pass 6 Mar 2018 136,953 miles

Front Suspension repairs all covered up cannot see all joints

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Joint slight leak at small clip area (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe very corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front brake flex still has a slight twist in hose not fouling lock to lock (has been improved)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 136,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension leg top mounting area under wheel arch box section corroded away (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mounting area small hole (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension leg top mounting area under wing box section corroded large hole spreading around wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Joint slight leak at small clip area (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe very corroded (2.3.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 132,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter seeping greese

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion on chassie under bonet

heavily undersealed under body

Fail 13 Feb 2017 132,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer and inner sill also step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter seeping greese

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion on chassie under bonet

heavily undersealed under body

Pass 19 Dec 2015 131,313 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 129,019 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 129,014 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 126,635 miles

corrosion on ns/os sills

Pass 10 Sep 2012 122,888 miles

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

both rear sills corroded but not within any mounts

Fail 8 Sep 2012 122,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

both rear sills corroded but not within any mounts

Pass 5 Sep 2011 113,350 miles

all wheel arches corroded

both side front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both side sills corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust center silencer outer casing deteriorating

n/s door mirror cracked

under side of van rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2011 113,350 miles

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

all wheel arches corroded

both side front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both side sills corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust center silencer outer casing deteriorating

n/s door mirror cracked

under side of van rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2010 101,605 miles

little reserve hand brake travel

n/s inner and outer cv giaters leaking grease

signs of corrosion to all wheel arches and sills

sup rusty

under side of van rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2010 101,605 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

little reserve hand brake travel

n/s inner and outer cv giaters leaking grease

signs of corrosion to all wheel arches and sills

sup rusty

under side of van rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2009 92,596 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

rear wiper inoperative

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 3 Sep 2009 92,596 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

rear wiper inoperative

spare tyre flat

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2008 88,181 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 88,181 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 80,461 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 80,461 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 63,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LVP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 LVP, 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 LVP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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