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FN53 WDT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 WDT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019
Fail 4 Jan 2019

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 138,989 miles

cv boot starting to rip

door handle is faulty

screen washers are faulty

Pass 3 Oct 2016 113,377 miles

Body has slight corrosion and structure (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 113,377 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion and structure (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 101,794 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 92,313 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 79,785 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,785 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 70,118 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 62,709 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,116 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2007 43,009 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 36,056 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 WDT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WDT, 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 WDT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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