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FN53 LWE

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

463,107 mi
Last recorded463,107 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 LWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2017 463,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing , also floor corroded x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing and floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion aprox 22 areas require welding or further investigation (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 436,247 miles

gearbox rear stabilizer bush worn

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 436,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

gearbox rear stabilizer bush worn

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 400,051 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 362,356 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 326,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 283,103 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 240,601 miles

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

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

small hole n/s sill

Pass 26 Aug 2011 240,601 miles

small hole n/s sill

Pass 25 Aug 2010 207,828 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 207,811 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 175,574 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 175,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 137,290 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 137,290 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 79,340 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 79,340 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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FN53 LWE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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