MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
463,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
gearbox rear stabilizer bush worn
offside front inner wing corroded
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
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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
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)
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
small hole n/s sill
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)
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)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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