MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
corrosion throughout vehicle
wear offside front tyre inner edge
underbody corrosion
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
corrosion front inner wings/arches
both front wishbone bushes seperating
nsf inner sill corroded outside prescribed area
nsr brake pipe corroded
offside reverse light inop
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
corrosion on ns/os sills
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear sills corroded but not within any mounts
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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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